IBPEd / EVIDENCE & LIMITATIONS

Student Outcomes

Useful reporting starts with a defined cohort and a transparent method.

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Reporting categories

Students trained

Verified data not yet published

Graduates

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Examination participation

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IBPE qualification outcomes

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Employment destinations

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Own-business launches

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Further education

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International opportunities

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02

Cohort and denominator

A published report should name the programme, provider, cohort dates, population, completion definition and denominator for every measure. Count training, graduation, examination participation and qualifications separately.

03

Collection and verification

Describe data sources, collection dates, response rates, missing information and the verification process. Distinguish self-reported destinations from independently confirmed outcomes.

04

Interpretation and limitations

Employment, business activity, further education and international destinations are different outcomes. A destination does not establish that the education caused it. Disclose the observation period, selection limits and uncertainty.

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Publication status

Verified cohort datasets and outcome figures are not yet published. Future reporting will identify its cohort, methods, verification basis and limitations.