Analyzing and Interpreting data from PIAAC’s Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments (PSTRE) Assessment and Library Use Survey: Quantitative Results

Authors

Jill Castek, University of ArizonaFollow
Gloria Jacobs, Portland State UniversityFollow
Cindy Gibbon, Multnomah County LibraryFollow
Tyler Frank, Pima Community CollegeFollow
Amy Honisett, Multnomah County Library
Judy Anderson, Multnomah County Library

Sponsor

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grant # LG-06-14-076-14A

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

2018

Subjects

Adult literacy, Computer assisted instruction, Digital divide

Abstract

This document contains an explanation of the quantitative analysis conducted using data from a researcher-designed library use survey and PIAAC's PSTRE survey accessed through OECD's Education and Skills Online portal. Data were collected in two phases and are presented using descriptive statistics and through a latent class analysis. The latent class analysis allowed for the examination of the relationship between library activities, library website use, and PSTRE scores. Results indicated that library website use is strong predictor of higher PSTRE scores and competency in digital problem solving.

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/24571

Citation Details

Castek, J., Jacobs, G., Gibbon, C., Frank, T., Honisett, A., Anderson, J., (2018). Analyzing and Interpreting Data from PSTRE and Library Use Survey: Quantitative Results. Advancing Digital Equity in Public Libraries: Assessing Library Patrons’ Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments.