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Follert, Vincent F.; Colbert, Kent R. – 1983
The results of five studies of the relationship between debate training and critical thinking were examined to determine if in fact debate training improves critical thinking skills. All five studies compared the gains on the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Test (WG) for subjects who had received debate training with control groups who…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Critical Thinking

Frank, Bjorn – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Recommends reviewing the 1958 debate between P. A. Samuelson and J. R. Minasian over the controversy involving tax-financed television versus pay-TV. This exercise is a lively way to introduce students to the issue of exclusionary devices for public goods. Includes graphical analysis and excerpts from the original debates. (MJP)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Debate, Decision Making, Economics