Author: Amrung Chantavanich

Publisher: IDRC (International Development Research Centre)

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 252

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The qualitative part of the study provides an in-depth understanding of the complex processes that influence and condition the translation of educational inputs into outputs and outcomes. The quantitative part uses four empirical indicators to reflect school efficiency. It uses factor analysis to create a composite index of efficiency. The two parts together illustrate the importance of social science analytical techniques when evaluating an educational system. It provides recommendations of interest both to education researchers and policymakers.