Data & Instrumentation / Concept
Education data cycle
Definition
A recurring sequence in which education data is produced and made available, reported and shared, analyzed, and then used to inform decisions and further data needs.
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The cycle emphasizes that collecting data is only one stage of an effective data system; value emerges when data moves through reporting, analysis, and use.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO UIS National Education Statistical Capacity Assessment — PDF p. 24 · report p. 27 — §1.1 The education data cycle — Figure 1.1 and four-component description (direct)