Metadata: Identification and Summary
Title
U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Main Study, 2012
Alternative title
PIAAC 2012
Description
The U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, Main Study 2012 (PIAAC:12) is a study that is part of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) program; program data are available since 2012 at https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/publications.asp. PIAAC:12 (http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/) is a cross-sectional survey that is designed to assess and compare the basic skills and the broad range of competencies of adults around the world. The assessment focuses on cognitive and workplace skills needed for successful participation in 21st-Century society and the global economy. The study was conducted using paper-and-pencil and computer-administered direct assessments of adults’ literacy, numeracy, component skills, problem solving in technology-rich environments and in-person interviews of background questionnaire. Key statistics produced from PIAAC:12 are information on relationships between individuals' educational background, workplace experiences and skills, occupational attainment, use of information and communications technology, and cognitive skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and problem solving.
Authorizer(s)
National Center for Education Statistics
General Survey Information
Additional information about restricted data file
Funder/Sponsor(s)
National Center for Education Statistics
Persistent identifier
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