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Peer reviewedJones, Ann; Preece, Jenny – Computers and Education, 1986
Describes research in two different domains: novices learning programing, and school pupils interpreting Cartesian graphs. Findings in each domain are discussed, but the main focus is an examination of the extent to which general principles and issues apply across both domains. Research implications for instructional design are discussed.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Peer reviewedEthington, Corinna A. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1990
Investigates patterns of sex differences for responses to problems across the countries involved in the Second International Mathematics Study. Reports no substantial gender effects on any of the content areas using the median polishing method. (YP)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Data Interpretation, Foreign Countries, Grade 8
Peer reviewedJohnson, David E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Provides an exercise for introducing research methods to undergraduates. The students view a graph revealing that left-handed people are underrepresented in older age groups. Small group discussions attempt to explain this phenomenon. A follow-up class discussion focuses on the different approaches and methods available for interpreting the data.…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Critical Thinking, Data Interpretation, Factor Analysis
