Making Good Metrics Presentation to the First Convening of the Innovation and Transformation Teams University at Albany Performing Arts Center Albany, New York October 20, 2010 Dr. Kathryn A. Foster University at Buffalo Regional Institute The State University of New York http://regional-institute.buffalo.edu
Presentation 1 Big Goal 7 Principles 2 Hard-Earned Suggestions
1 Big Goal A Compendium of Indicators that is Coherent Manageable Actionable
Principles for Good Metrics 1. Outcomes-based RATHER, NOT Four-Year Per-student Graduation Rates spending
Principles for Good Metrics 2. Valid & Reliable RATHER, NOT Levels of Obesity for Girl Scout Cookie 10-14 yr olds Sales to measure health
Principles for Good Metrics 3. Understandable RATHER, NOT Employment Growth ∫[β ± Ωχ 7]/ 2008-2010 [µ+ λ 3 ]
Principles for Good Metrics 4. Bias-Free RATHER, NOT CO 2 parts per million Opinion on Climate Change from the Polar Bear Foundation
Principles for Good Metrics 5. Routinely Measured RATHER, NOT Latest Data from Annual Consumer Finding from a Survey 2004 Dissertation
Principles for Good Metrics 6. Relevant RATHER, NOT SUNY Urban-Rural Teacher Corps U.S. Peace Corps Placements Placements
Principles for Good Metrics 7. Conducive to Goal- Setting & Action RATHER, NOT Snow Clearance Inches of Snowfall Times
7 Principles for Good Metrics Outcomes-based Routinely measured Valid & Reliable Relevant Conducive to Goal- Understandable Setting & Action Bias-Free
2 Hard-Earned Suggestions Keep your eye on the destination. Metrics work complicates fast.
2 Hard-Earned Suggestions Make it Visual. Good Graphics Do Wonders.
Making Good Metrics Presentation to the First Convening of the Innovation and Transformation Teams University at Albany Performing Arts Center Albany, New York October 20, 2010 Dr. Kathryn A. Foster University at Buffalo Regional Institute The State University of New York http://regional-institute.buffalo.edu
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