Can education quality be statistically measured?

Abstract

Currently there are many theories about quality education. The paper presents some of them. It also includes some points of Deming’s philosophy and statistical indicators implemented to determine lecturers’ achievements in Russian higher education. The paper shows that these indicators do not align with Deming's quality goals, according to both educational and quality theories. A new system of measurements should thus be developed. This system should be based upon ideas about the definition of a quality education, not only on personal achievements of instructors and lecturers.