Proposta e validação de uma escala de data literacy para gestores acadêmicos

Abstract

The aim of this dissertation was to propose and validate a specific scale to assess data literacy in the context of academic management. The theoretical foundation addressed the regulatory frameworks of Brazilian higher education, the challenges of contemporary academic management, and the main international models of data literacy. The methodology followed a scale development protocol, ranging from construct definition to pilot application with 167 undergraduate respondents at the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA). The resulting scale was organized into three dimensions: statistical, computational, and everyday competency, totaling 21 items. The research aims to contribute to the field of data literacy, as the results indicate that the scale is valid and reliable for diagnosing educational gaps and supporting training initiatives, contributing to more efficient, critical, and data-driven academic management.