Extracting Information from Flowcharts and Contingency Statements: The Effects of Age and Practice.

Michael, David; Hartley, James

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ERIC Number: EJ430268

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Publication Date: 1991

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Extracting Information from Flowcharts and Contingency Statements: The Effects of Age and Practice.

Michael, David; Hartley, James

British Journal of Educational Technology, v22 n2 p84-98 May 1991

Describes two studies conducted in the United Kingdom that tested the effectiveness of flowcharts versus contingency statements for solving complex problems, one with secondary school students and one with senior citizens. Two measures of effectiveness are considered, speed and accuracy; and the effects of practice upon using the materials are examined. (31 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Flow Charts, Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Measurement Techniques, Older Adults, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Time on Task

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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