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Vockell, Edward L.; Schwartz, Eileen – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes study that examined the effect of the use of microcomputers as word processors in a college freshman English composition course. Treatments for the experimental and control groups are described, dependent and independent variables are explained, and results based on pretest and posttest writing samples are analyzed. (21 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
Greenberg, Redge L. – 1991
To better understand the effect of student background, work load, and attitudes on performance in intermediate algebra, a study was conducted in summer 1990 among students at a central Texas community college using pre- and post-course questionnaires completed by 124 of 157 students in 8 sections of intermediate algebra. Respondents were…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Algebra, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges