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Prior learning assessment (PLA) uses testing or competency portfolios to assess and grant credit for college-level learning, thus offering personal and professional empowerment to adult learners. The purpose of this review was to systematically examine global academic literature related to PLA over a decade. An earlier review of U.S. literature foc...
Since the 1970s, an increasing number of universities have implemented prior learning assessments (PLA), however, little research has examined the non-course matching approach referred to as Block Credit PLA. Prior learning assessment permits adult learners to be awarded college credit hours toward completion of a degree. Adult learners pursuing a...
Many Americans dream of a college degree, but earning one requires time and money. As one solution, prior learning assessment (PLA) documents college-level learning gained outside the classroom for academic credit and can make the difference between earning or not earning a college degree. However, the literature lacks an integrative and systematic...
Federal and state courts require forensic examiners to offer opinions concerning the likelihood of restorability of defendants. There is limited empirical guidance for determining restorability of defendants, and legislators have little data to support their decision-making regarding statutory changes to limit the period of attempted restoration fo...
In the 21st century economic landscape, many argue the importance of a college degree, as entry into many occupations now requires advanced credentials. Pursuing a college degree costs time and money, often presenting barriers to those pursuing the dream. Prior learning assessment (PLA) offers a solution to spend less time and money earning a colle...
This article examines the contribution of direct mail advertising to average weekly unit sales of a national fast food franchisee. Two different types of direct mail advertising are used, both independently and in conjunction with local and national advertising. Results of a field study indicate that one type of direct mail (a shopper) contributes...
Statistical models that combine cross section and time series data offer analysis and interpretation advantages over separate cross section or time series data analyses (Mátyás & Severstre, 1996). Time series and cross section designs have not been commonplace in the research community until the last 25 years (Tieslau, 1999). In this study, a fixed...
Mode of access: Internet, via World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Title from title page display. Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Dec., 2000. Includes bibliographical references.
