Frequent errors on Master theses of Education

Abstract

The purpose of this research study consisted in realized a quality evaluation of master theses (MTE) conducted in the graduate program of Education at the Pedagogical Institute "Luis Beltrán Prieto Figueroa" of the Pedagogical Experimental University Libertador in Barquisimeto city (Venezuela) during the period 2001-2005. A mixed method was utilized, combining quantitative y qualitative approaches. The sample was of n = 185 MTE. The instrument was a estimation scale of 72 items. The evaluation criteria were: relevance, methodological pertinence, internal validity, theoretical actuality, coherence, and normativity. The data were analyzed using statistical techniques and content analysis. The results indicate that any MTE got the "Excellent" category, the 39 % was "Good", the 53 % was "Satisfactory" and the 8 % was qualified as "Deficient".