Analytic Quality Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Home
Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004-24, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for additions or amendments.
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Ex-ante assessment
Ex-ante assessment involves undertaking an evaluation of the conditions for the launch of a programme or institution.
As programme cannot be reviewed or assessed until they have been in operation, new programmes need to be evaluated on the potential of the institution to ensure appropriate quality and standards. In the
Campbell and Rozsnyai (2002, p. 132) define:
Ex ante assessment/evaluation: Assessing/evaluating quality before a programme or institution is launched, often as a condition for granting a license to operate
An example of an ex-ante assessment is that of the Area Plan for the
Campbell, C. & Rozsnyai, C., 2002, Quality Assurance and the Development of Course Programmes. Papers on Higher
ECOTEC Research and Consulting, 1999, Ex Ante Evaluation of the