Brief Overall Description of the Dataset:
Advanced Placement Exam data, PSAT/NMSQT data, and SAT data.
Link: http://research.collegeboard.org/data
Date Inventory Completed: 5/26/15
Screening
- Is the data collected opinion-based (e.g., people’s attitudes, preferences, etc.)?
- Is the data collection recurring (must be collected at least annually)?
- Is there data available for 2013?
- Is the data available at least at the school level?
- Can we access the data by August 15th?
Purpose
What is the purpose of the organization collecting the data?
The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.
Why is it collected and how does the organization use it?
Program evaluation, research, produce annual reports that can inform state, and school policies.
Who else uses the data?
States, schools, institutions, researchers, businesses
Who do they sell the data to?
May sell it to any of the above.
Description
- What is the general topic of the data (1-2 words)?
Student Assessment
What are the earliest and latest dates for which data is available?
2014 - unclear the earliest date available
Is data collected and available periodically?
Every year
How soon after a reference period ends can a data source be prepared and provided?
Less than one year
Selectivity (conversely, the representativeness)
What is the universe that the data represents (consider inclusion/exclusion criteria)?
Students nationwide who take the AP test, SAT, or PSAT/NMSQT
Accessibility
- How is the data accessed?
By submitting an online request - request was submitted.
Is it open data?
No
Any legal, regulatory, or administrative restrictions on accessing the data source?
Exceptions to the policy regarding the release of individual personally identifying information (PII) may be made for state departments of education if (a) they have authority and jurisdiction over the data and (b) they execute a data license agreement that specifies how the data will be used and ensures that the confidentiality of the data and the College Board’s proprietary rights in the data will be protected and maintained.
Cost? - One time or annual or project based payment?
The College Board may charge for fulfilling requests for data or reports according to its then-current pricing guidelines.
Does this dataset appear to meet our needs for the Census study? NO
Explanation: In order to protect the confidentiality of students, schools and districts, data with individual student, school and/or district identifying information will generally not be released by the College Board. Instead, the College Board may agree to assist qualified requesters in conducting analysis or research through alternative means (e.g., matching students, or aggregating data across 15 or more schools not in one district) to prevent the release of individual or institutional identifying information.