Concept mapping is graphical representation of knowledge. If we use these maps in experimental research then what evaluation methods should be followed?
hi Pushpendra Yadav, really interesting question. Two issues are important, i think(1) epistemological :does the concept map make sense? (2) pragmatic: does it work? Both can be assesed quantitatively. I prefer using fuzzy set analysis with Entity-Realtionship models. hope that helps.-- Ian Stevenson
In principle, a concept map is equivalent to a social network diagram containing a set of nodes and links, so if you could find a method for comparing the content of two networks, that would also work for concept maps. The difficulty, however, comes in comparing networks that contain different nodes, because the presence or absence of a given node affects all the potential links that might be connected to it.
Si podemos evaluar numéricamente los siguientes criterios en una rúbrica y darle un valor a cada criterio el cual, va descendiendo: Concepto principal: Si es adecuado y pertinente con el tema o pregunta de enfoque; Conceptos subordinados: son importantes y representan la información principal; Palabras enlace de proposiciones: La mayor parte de las proposiciones son válidas de acuerdo al tema y con enlaces que muestran una relación existente; Jerarquía: Todos los conceptos están ordenados jerarquicamente; Comprensión del tema: El mapa conceptual muestra excelente comprension del tema; uso de las TICS: Hace uso de las TICS como herramientas de diseño y colores. Ejemplo de criterios para la Rúbrica: Muy bueno (25%), Bueno(20%), Suficiente (15%), Insuficiente (10%).NOTA: Las definiciones de los criterios a evaluar deben ir descendiendo.
It is recommended that to evaluate concept maps, the teacher should choose one of the three instruments included in the observation techniques: checklist, range scale, or rubric.
Evaluating concept maps quantitatively can be done based on several criteria. Belare some common criteria to consider when assessing concept maps:
The above criteria provide a starting point for evaluating concept maps quantitatively. It is important to adapt and tailor the criteria to align with the specific objectives, subject matter, and context of the concept map evaluation.
Mathew Saint Adebola provided a comprehensive list of criteria for evaluation. These criteria can be converted into quantitative measurements by developing rubrics (a type of scoring guide that assesses and articulates specific components and expectations) and grading these criteria according to different level of expectations.
You can measure concept maps using numbers (quantitatively) to see how good they are. Some things we look at include how many things are connected, how many connections there are, how organized it is, and how many words or labels are used. But remember, it's important to use numbers along with looking at it carefully to really understand if the concept map is good for what we need.