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| Rainer, R. Kelly, Jr. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRainer, R. Kelly, Jr.; Miller, Marc D. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1996
Presents the results of multiple regression analysis, test-retest analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis of the Computer Attitude Scale in order to assess the instrument's predictive ability, construct validity, and reliability. Findings indicate acceptable characteristics, including stability…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Evaluation, Factor Analysis, Measures (Individuals)
Peer reviewedKatz, Yaacov J.; Francis, Leslie J. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1995
Discussion of teacher attitudes toward computer-assisted instruction (CAI) highlights a study that examined the relationship between Eysenck's personality factors (i.e., extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism), religiosity, and attitudes toward CAI in a sample of 190 female teacher trainees at Bar-Ilan University (Israel). (36 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Females
Peer reviewedTobias, Sigmund – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Discussion of reading strategies focuses on a study of high school students that used three presentation modes via computer, with and without explanations about the value of text review. Highlights include pretests and posttests, student characteristics, test anxiety, prior knowledge, and implications for aptitude treatment interaction research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Intermode Differences, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedGillingham, Mark G.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Describes study that was designed to investigate fifth graders' use of microcomputer-based reading assistance for science text comprehension. The three levels of assistance offered are described, the research software created for the project is explained, results are analyzed, and further research needs are suggested. (42 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Correlation
Peer reviewedAllwood, Carl Martin; Wang, Zhong-Ming – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Discussion of cultural differences and their effects on how new technology is viewed in developed and developing countries focuses on a study that examined the conceptions of Swedish and Chinese college students concerning computers. The attitudes of psychology students and computer science students are compared, and implications for computer…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
Peer reviewedMorrison, Gary R.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Summarizes three research studies on text and screen density variables in a computer based instruction (CBI) lesson. The first two studies investigated the effectiveness of low density text on lessons taught in print and CBI modes; the third study examined learner preferences for different screen densities. (43 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
