Average TOEFL scores classified by native country

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Title of the dataset Average TOEFL scores classified by native country
Provenance of the dataset http://www.ets.org/s/toefl/pdf/94227_unlweb.pdf
How were the data collected/created? What was the cost? The dataset were collected by the ETS officials. The ETS Statistical Analysis team monitors score trends by test center, country and region.
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Variable labels of dataset (the names of the variables) LISTENING SCORE|COUNTRY|WRITING SCORE|SPEAKING SCORE|READING SCORE|NATIVE LANGUAGE|TOTAL SCORE
Outline of data The dataset provide information about average TOEFL scores classified by native country of test takers.
Simulation process There are several methods that can be used to analyze the dataset. For instance, large score differences software can be used to detect significant changes in scores for repeat test takers. Moreover, site historical performance data should be maintained to identify any discrepancies that need to be addressed.
Expected outcome of the process (obtained knowledge, analysis results, output of tools) Evaluation of test scores can be used to assess the language proficiency of students in a target country. The policy makers such as ministers of education can benefits from such statistics as English is growing more important.
Anticipation for analyses/simulations other than the typical ones provided above We anticipate that the model can be adjusted to be more precise and eventually lead to some advisable information that may prove useful for those people who make the policy.

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Comments The dataset is a valuable source that provides the information related to the matter concerned. The selection of methods used to analyze the dataset is a very important step as different methods lead to different interpretations. Thus, we must carefully combine the dataset with a proper method to obtain the most favorable result.
What kind of data/tools do you wish to have? A computer software with robust computing functions that is user-friendly and flexible enough for users to design the dataset according to their preferences.
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