Addressing diversity and inclusion through group comparisons: a primer on measurement invariance testing

• Published in: Chemistry Education Research and Practice Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 969 - 988
• Main Authors: Rocabado, Guizella A, Komperda, Regis, Lewis, Jennifer E, Barbera, Jack
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ioannina Royal Society of Chemistry 01.07.2020
• Subjects: Chemistry; Computer Software; Critical Theory; Data; Disproportionate Representation; Equal Education; Error of Measurement; Factor analysis; Inclusion; Invariance; Learning; Measurement Techniques; Quantitative analysis; Race; Science Education; Statistical Analysis; Student Diversity; Visual Aids

As the field of chemistry education moves toward greater inclusion and increased participation by underrepresented minorities, standards for investigating the differential impacts and outcomes of learning environments have to be considered. While quantitative methods may not be capable of generating...