Research Program

Research Framework

At EQAO, we believe discussions about education quality need to be evidence-informed and grounded in research. EQAO recognizes the need for a continued focus on research to examine effective high-quality educational experiences that support student achievement at the individual, classroom, school and system levels—that is why EQAO has established the #DataInAction Research Framework.

The main objective of our #DataInAction research framework is to ensure our data are used for their primary purpose—improved student learning. This is why we are currently accepting research proposals that leverage our data or seek to collaborate with the agency with the goal of furthering student achievement.

#DataInAction Research Framework

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#DataInAction 2.0: Research Priorities and Approaches

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EQAO Statistical Standards

EQAO aligns with Statistics Canada in recognizing “statistical standards” as a set of rules that describe how data are collected and how statistics and results are produced and shared. Statistical standards are used to provide data insights on specific topics and the learning experiences of groups of students. The standards also ensure consistency in data quality over time.

EQAO Statistical Standards

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EQAO’s Data Quality Framework

EQAO’s Data Quality Framework provides systematic and methodological rigour to the agency’s data quality validation processes. EQAO’s data quality processes use clearly defined guidelines, business rules, methodologies and protocols to ensure that data quality is maintained at all stages, including for the collection, processing and analyzing of educational data, and for the reporting and sharing of results.

EQAO’s Data Quality Framework

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Research Partners

EQAO is pleased to partner with the following organizations:

• Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
• The Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University
• SickKids, The Hospital for Sick Children
• Unity Health Toronto