Influence of Selected Variables on Solo and Small-Ensemble Festival Ratings

2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin J. Bergee ◽  
Melvin C. Platt
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
School Size ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Small School ◽  
Similar Time ◽  
Vocal Ensemble ◽  
Small Ensemble ◽  
School Events ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
To Receive

With this study, we examined four potential influences on American high school solo and. small-ensemble festival adjudicator ratings—time of day, performing medium (vocal or instrumental), type of event (solo or ensemble), and school size. A total of 7,355 instrumental and vocal events from two consecutive midwestern state solo and ensemble festivals were analyzed. The two festivals, held in 2001 and 2002, employed 75 adjudicators (33 vocal and 42 instrumental). Statistically significant differences were found in the main effects of time of day, type of event, and school size. The averages rating for all events moved toward “Superior” (“I”) as the day progressed. This tendency, found in all size classifications except the largest, was most prevalent among events from mid-size schools. Large-school events received higher average ratings than did small-school events. Although preliminary analyses showed that small-school events were disproportionately held during morning hours, the interaction between time of day and school size was not significant. Significant time-of-day by performing-medium (vocal/instrumental) and type-of-event (solo/ensemble) by performing-medium interactions were found. The two performing media seemed to mirror each others rating patterns. Vocal ensemble events were more likely to receive a superior rating than were vocal solo events, whereas the opposite was true for instrumental events. Similar time-of-day tendencies were found in both festivals, despite almost entirely different adjudicators. Representing a more even mix of public school and college teachers and selected based on different criteria, the 2002 adjudicators awarded significantly more Superior ratings.

Selected Influences on Solo and Small-Ensemble Festival Ratings

2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin J. Bergee ◽  
Jamila L. McWhirter
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Replication Phase ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
High Expenditure ◽  
Small Ensemble ◽  
Daily Attendance ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Average Daily Attendance ◽  
Analyze Data

With this study, we replicated and extended the work of Bergee and Platt (2003). Analyzing ratings outcomes of 7,355 small-ensemble and solo events from two consecutive midwestern state festivals (2001 and 2002), Bergee and Platt found statistically significant differences in the main effects of time of day, type of event (solo/ensemble), and school size. In the replication phase of the present study, we used their procedures to analyze data from the 2003 festival ( N=3,853), finding significant differences in the same three main effects and also performing medium (vocal/instrumental). In both studies, the type of event by performing medium interaction was significant. The extension phase consisted of applying logistic regression techniques to the fitting of a theoretical model of prediction. Two variables were added to the original four-geographical location and district level of expenditure per average daily attendance. All main effects except geographical location (eliminated owing to high collinearity), plus the type of event by performing medium interaction, emerged as strong predictors of ratings outcomes. Afternoon scheduling, entering from a large, relatively high-expenditure school, and performing as a vocalist and a soloist significantly predicted the highest rating. January 18, 2005 March 15, 2005.

Stability of a Model Explaining Selected Extramusical Influences on Solo and Small-Ensemble Festival Ratings

2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin J. Bergee ◽  
Claude R. Westfall
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
School Size ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Multinomial Model ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Binomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Small Ensemble ◽  
Daily Attendance ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Average Daily Attendance

This is the third study in a line of inquiry whose purpose has been to develop a theoretical model of selected extramusical variables' influence on solo and small-ensemble festival ratings. Authors of the second of these (Bergee & McWhirter, 2005) had used binomial logistic regression as the basis for their model formulation strategy. Their final model included as statistically significant variables time of day (morning/afternoon), type of event (solo/ensemble), performing medium (vocal/instrumental), school size classification (Larger/smaller), district level of expenditure per average daily attendance (high/middle/low), and type of event by performing medium interaction. For the present study, we examined the stability of their model for a different data set (the following year's ratings) by means of a similar but modified strategy. Among other modifications, we used multinomial instead of binomial logistic regression. Utimately, the present study's model converged strongly on Bergee and Mc Whirter's preliminary one. Time of day, type of event, school size, district expenditure per average daily attendance, geographical district (metropolitan/nonmetropolitan), and the time of day by geographical district interaction contributed significantly to the present study's multinomial model. Theoretical modeling thus far suggests that performing as a soloist later in the day and entering from a large, metropolitan-area, relatively high-expenditure school serve as success influences. The multinomial model showed a gradation of influences from ratings of I through II to < III.

Big School, Small School: High School Size and Student Behavior.

1965 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 629
Author(s):  
Robert R. Bell ◽  
Roger G. Barker ◽  
Paul V. Gump
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
School Size ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Small School ◽  
High School Size

Descriptive Analysis of Coach Augmented Feedback Given to High School Varsity Female Volleyball Players

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Markland ◽  
Thomas J. Martinek
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Augmented Feedback ◽  
Skilled Performance ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
To Receive

This study examined the nature and amount of feedback that more successful and less successful high school varsity volleyball coaches gave to their starting and nonstarting volleyball players. Two of the four coaches studied were considered more successful and two were considered less successful, based on previous regular season win-loss percentages. Players of all the coaches (N=41) were also used as subjects and identified as having either a starting or nonstarting role on the team. All subjects were observed on three occasions for 30 minutes per observation during regular season practice. The Cole Descriptive Analysis System (Cole-DAS) was used to observe coach augmented feedback as it was given to individual players in response to skilled performance. A 2 × 2 multivariate analysis of variance was used to describe the effects of (a) success of the coach, (b) role of the player, and (c) both success of the coach and role of the player on the dependent variables of coach augmented feedback. Results indicated that successful coaches varied considerably from less successful coaches in the types of feedback given to their players. Starting players were also found to receive significantly more audio, audiovisual, and immediate terminal feedback than nonstarting players.

Relationships Among Band Festival Ratings, Director Gender, and Other Selected Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 002242942110604
Author(s):  
Heather Nelson Shouldice ◽  
Victoria Woolnough
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
School Size ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Band Directors ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
High School Band ◽  
Hierarchical Logistic Regression ◽  
Student Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Education Statistics ◽  
To Receive

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among high school band festival ratings and director gender as well as school locale, school size, student socioeconomic status (SES), student race, repertoire difficulty, and ensemble name. Data included overall ratings of bands ( N = 257) that performed at District Concert Assessments held across the state of Virginia during 2019 as well as demographic information from the National Center for Education Statistics. Statistical analysis of a subset of these performances ( n = 151) revealed a statistically significant association between ratings and director gender, with male-directed ensembles more likely to receive a “I” rating than female-directed ensembles. However, hierarchical logistic regression revealed that repertoire difficulty and ensemble name were the best predictors of whether an ensemble would receive a “I” rating. Implications include the need to examine why female band directors may choose less difficult repertoire than male directors and to explore strategies for making the secondary band teaching profession more equitable and inclusive.

Repeated Presentation of Stimuli and Production of Original Response by English-Speaking Indian High School Students

1993 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 348-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basanti D. Chakraborty ◽  
Joe Khatena ◽  
David T. Morse
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Repeated Presentation ◽  
Original Response ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Main Effects

Sounds and Images, a measure of originality, was administered to 131 English-speaking high school students of Orissa, India in 1987. The test has two forms, viz., IA and IB. Each form has four sounds which were presented three times. To each the students wrote their verbal images which were scored for originality and analyzed for effects of multiple presentation and differential sounds. The main effects of sounds (IA, IB), of presentation (IA), and the interaction of presentation by sound (IB) were nonsignificant, but presentation (IB) and the interaction of presentation by sound were significant.

Understanding Language Features in Loneliness Forum Posts that Elicit Comments (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anietie Andy
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Latent Dirichlet Allocation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Online Forums ◽  
Cohen’S D ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Cohen's D ◽  
To Receive

BACKGROUND Loneliness is a threat to the well-being of individuals and in older adults is associated with increased risk of early mortality. Studies have shown that some individuals seek support around loneliness on online forums/social media platforms. A common challenge in online forums is that some posts do not receive comments. In some non-health related forums, posts not receiving comments may not be a serious concern, however, in an online health forum such as those focused on discussions around loneliness, posts not receiving comments could translate to individuals seeking support around loneliness not receiving adequate support. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work is to analyze posts published on an active online forum focused on discussions around loneliness (loneliness forum) to determine the language features associated with posts that elicit comments from members of the forum. METHODS For the analysis in this work, 15,012 posts published on an online loneliness forum by 9,956 users were analyzed. Of these posts, 6,450 received five or more comments, 13,221 received one or more comments, and 1,791 received no comments. Using the natural language processing method, latent dirichlet allocation (LDA) and a psycholinguistic dictionary, Linguistics Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC), the language features expressed in posts that elicit comments from members of the forum were determined. RESULTS The findings from this work show that posts related to topics themes on relationships (Cohen’s D = 0.319) and the use of negation words (Cohen’s D = 0.149) tend to receive one or more comments. Also, posts associated with LIWC categories on first person singular pronouns (Cohen’s D = 0.264) tend to elicit one or more comments. Posts on topic themes related to spending time around holidays/birthdays/year/time of day or week (Cohen’s D = 0.79) and affection relative to relationships (Cohen’s D = 0.102) tend to receive five or more comments. CONCLUSIONS This work identifies language features expressed in loneliness forum posts that elicit comments. The findings from this work can provide members of online loneliness forums tips on how to write posts that potentially elicit comments from members of the forum.

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