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Data Management Expert
a software used for importing the gathered data into a (national) database
Author: Nathalie Mertes, IEA
DI
desarrollo infantil
(in English: child development)
DIF
differential item functioning
DIPF
Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation (in English: Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education;
previously: Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung)
DME
Data Management Expert

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About the Glossary

This mini-glossary lists abbreviations and provides concise explanations for important concepts used on the gateway.

ILSAs are developed by different organizations and within different contexts; as a consequence, each study has its own characteristics and specifications as far as terminology is concerned. Although study-related information is presented on the gateway in a standardized format, names and terms are used as they appear in official study documents.

This is still a draft version; the glossary will be edited and expanded progressively.

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