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Understanding Correlations: Two Computer Exercises.
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Goldstein, Miriam D.; Strube, Michael J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes two QuickBASIC programs that provide students direct experience with interpreting correlation scatter-plots. Maintains that the programs can be used in classroom exercises to highlight factors that influence the size of a Pearson correlation coefficient. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis
A Computer Program That Demonstrates the Difference Between Main Effects and Interactions.
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Strube, Michael; Goldstein, Miriam D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes a QuickBASIC program for demonstrating the differences between main effects and interactions in factorial designs. The program can be used in conjunction with a traditional lecture to improve student understanding and develop skills in recognizing main effects and interactions from graphic displays. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis
Evaluation of Computer Software for Teaching Statistics.
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Webster, Elaine – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of five selected statistical software packages with respect to how well the software enhances business statistics instructors's ability to teach traditionally difficult topics. Ranks the software on technical and pedagogical benefits. Results indicate (1) no advantage to using textbook-related software over…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Business Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews