A novel technique for comparing the reliability of multiple peer assessments with that of single teacher assessments of group process work

Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 139-152

  Magin, D J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

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EID: 33746611676     PISSN: 02602938     EISSN: 1469297X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02602930020018971     Document Type: Article

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