Authors: Otto, James; Sanford, Douglas; Ross, Douglas

Source: Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Volume 33, Number 4, August 2008 , pp. 355-368(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

This article explores the usefulness and validity of self-selected online student ratings of faculty. These ratings appear to be increasing in importance, particularly as students utilize them as guides in their choice of instructors. Validity is investigated by analyzing the pattern of relationships of online ratings for 399 randomly selected faculty. Analysis suggests that online ratings in their current form may be useful, even though possible abuses could limit validity in specific instances.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602930701293405

Affiliations: 1: Towson University, USA

Publication date: 2008-08-01

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