Glossary of Terms

To ensure shared understanding and consistency, below is a glossary of terms.

ANALYSIS

The process by which data collected is transformed into information that can be shared and used (ASK STANDARDS, ACPA, 2006)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment is any effort to gather, analyze, and interpret evidence which describes institutional, departmental, divisional, or agency effectiveness. (Upcraft and Schuh, 1996, p.18)