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Myint, Leslie; Hadavand, Aboozar; Jager, Leah; Leek, Jeffrey – Journal of Statistics Education, 2020
We performed an empirical study of the perceived quality of scientific graphics produced by beginning R users in two plotting systems: the base graphics package ("base R") and the ggplot2 add-on package. In our experiment, students taking a data science course on the Coursera platform were randomized to complete identical plotting…
Descriptors: Statistics, Randomized Controlled Trials, Teaching Methods, Courseware
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Neiles, Kelly Y.; Todd, Ivy; Bunce, Diane M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
When designing a chemistry education research study it is important that the researcher select or create assessment instruments and methodologies that are valid. This ensures that correct interpretations can be made from the data collected using the instrument or methodology. The two studies described here introduce a novel method for…
Descriptors: Network Analysis, Courseware, Measurement Techniques, Cognitive Ability
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Cosgun Ögeyik, Muhlise – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2017
In English language teaching settings, the type of lecture is important since students should be exposed to instantly recognisable linguistic features in the target language through interaction. This quasi-experimental study was designed to compare the effectiveness of PowerPoint presentations (PPP) and conventional lecture/discussion sessions on…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Conventional Instruction, Lecture Method, Instructional Effectiveness