Dataset: Seeking feedback and taking action: An evidence based evaluation of the impact of using practice tests with inbuilt feedback in a first-year business class

This data set includes both qualitative and quantitative data.

Qualitative, survey data sought student opinions on the purpose of feedback and the actions taken following receipt of feedback.

1. Survey data collection began with a 13 question survey used in classes in early February 2020. This initial feedback survey was conducted via MS Forms. The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_rawdata.csv b. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_how-many-times-got-feedback.csv c. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_take-action-after-feedback.csv d. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_type-feedback-you-prefer.csv e. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_purpose-of-feedback.csv f. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_define-feedback.csv g. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_what-makes-feedback-useful.csv h. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_know-how-feedback-effective.csv i. 2020-2-17_feedbacksurvey_1_what-can-institute-do-to-improve-feedback.csv

2. The first practice test was followed by a short survey of approximately 3 questions (created using MS Forms, a mix of closed and open questions). The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2020-3-2_feedbacksurvey_2_rawdata.csv b. 2020-3-2_action-comments-coded.csv c. 2020-3-2_other-comments-coded.csv d. 2020-3-2_open-question-comments.csv

3. The second practice test followed by a 3 question short survey (created using MS Forms, all open questions) The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2020-5-12_feedbacksurvey_3_rawdata.csv b. 2020-5-12_feedbacksurvey_3_what-learn-by-participating.csv c. 2020-5-12_feedbacksurvey_3_what-action-taking.csv d. 2020-5-12_feedbacksurvey_3_has-module-changed-view-of-feedback.csv

Quantitative data was gathered from Learning Management System, Canvas. This data shows the relationship between number of practice tests taken by students and their resultant grades.

4. I gathered the number of times students had taken the practice test before the midterm summative exam and compared with the student grades from the 30% midterm summative exam. The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2020-11-26_Canvasdata_midterm.csv

5. Following the completion of the second summative exam (worth 70%), Canvas data showing the number of times the students had taken the second practice test and the grade outcomes for the students for the summative 70% test was gathered. The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2020-11-26_Canvasdata_endterm.csv

6. A regression model was created to examine the impact of number of times that the practice test was taken on final grades, whilst controlling for midterm grades. The data from this is available in the following files: a. 2024-2-12_Anonymised_mid_and_final_grades_with_number_of_practices_before_final_exam.csv