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Yunxiao Chen; Chengcheng Li; Jing Ouyang; Gongjun Xu – Grantee Submission, 2023
We consider the statistical inference for noisy incomplete binary (or 1-bit) matrix. Despite the importance of uncertainty quantification to matrix completion, most of the categorical matrix completion literature focuses on point estimation and prediction. This paper moves one step further toward the statistical inference for binary matrix…
Descriptors: Statistical Inference, Matrices, Voting, Federal Government
Meyen, Sascha; Sigg, Dorothee M. B.; von Luxburg, Ulrike; Franz, Volker H. – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2021
Background: It has repeatedly been reported that, when making decisions under uncertainty, groups outperform individuals. Real groups are often replaced by simulated groups: Instead of performing an actual group discussion, individual responses are aggregated by a numerical computation. While studies have typically used unweighted majority voting…
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Decision Making, Voting, Simulation
Morton, Andrew J. B. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2023
The case for the use of simulations in political science seminars to provide illustrative learning of complex political process has been well demonstrated across a variety of sub-disciplines within political science. Their value to the teaching of European Union politics has also been explored and is particularly valuable for the EU's numerous…
Descriptors: Simulation, International Organizations, Political Science, Seminars
Smith, Alex P.; Phillips, Stephen C. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2021
Simulations offer opportunities for students to receive instruction in political strategies and practice developing political skills without the real-world consequences faced by policymakers. Budget simulations introduce students to collective action problems prevalent at all levels of American government and can be used in a variety of courses.…
Descriptors: Simulation, Budgeting, Political Science, Agenda Setting
Bennion, Elizabeth A.; Laughlin, Xander E. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2018
The "Journal of Political Science Education (JPSE)" provides over a decade of research on political science pedagogy, featuring empirical research documenting best practices in the field. This article provides an overview of "JPSE"-published research on the topics of civic education and engagement. It summarizes the number and…
Descriptors: Political Science, Civics, Best Practices, Educational Research
Schnurr, Matthew A.; De Santo, Elizabeth M.; Green, Amanda D.; Taylor, Alanna – Journal of Geography, 2015
This article investigates the particular mechanisms through which a role-play simulation impacts student perceptions of knowledge acquisition. Longitudinal data were mobilized in the form of quantitative and qualitative surveys to examine whether the simulation succeeded in increasing knowledge around both content and skills. It then delves deeper…
Descriptors: Role Playing, Geography Instruction, Simulation, Student Attitudes
Rauh, Jonathan – Journal of Political Science Education, 2014
Active learning, including in-class debates, is used in social science classrooms as a means of improving meaning and increasing understanding of complex materials. However, in-class debates do not fully satisfy all aspects of experiential learning because students do not get to experience the results of multifaceted concepts, such as strategic…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Class Activities, Educational Experiments, Active Learning
Hoffman, Donna R. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 2009
It is often a difficult proposition for introductory American government students to comprehend different electoral systems and how the rules of the game affect the representation that results. I have developed a simulation in which different proportional-based electoral systems are compared with a single-member plurality electoral system. In…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Elections, Simulation, Political Science
Joyce, Helen M. – Social Education, 2008
Given the low turnout among younger voters, it is important to seek innovative ways of engaging students in the electoral process, and a presidential year like this one offers exciting opportunities for doing so. In this article, the author describes her experiences with a schoolwide project designed by herself and colleagues that simulates the…
Descriptors: Elections, Political Campaigns, Simulation, Social Studies
Langhorst, Eric – School Library Journal, 2008
Teachers live for the "teachable moments"--those opportunities to connect their subject content to events taking place beyond the classroom. They can occur spontaneously, lucky occasions to bring the curriculum to life grabbed on the fly. In other instances, a teachable moment looms large. In hundreds of thousands of classrooms nationwide,…
Descriptors: Current Events, Teachers, Elections, Political Campaigns

Nichols, W. Thomas – Social Studies Journal, 1980
Describes a simulation game designed to aid students in understanding the United States political pattern through a mock presidential nominating convention. Includes purpose, setting, time allotment, roles, game plan, and several speeches. (CK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Higher Education, Political Science, Politics
Mansfield, Margaret; Anderson, Betsy – Teaching Pre K-8, 2004
How can teachers get today's students--and tomorrow's voters--really interested in the presidential election? At Moorestown Friends School, a coed Quaker preK-12 day school in Moorestown, New Jersey, the students participate in a simulated presidential selection process that leaves them energized and informed about the candidates and the issues.…
Descriptors: Voting, Elections, Political Campaigns, Simulation

Newman, Dianne L.; Bull, Kay S. – Evaluation Review, 1985
The relationship between voting habits and parental status on the need for evaluative data before supporting a controversial school program was examined. Parents who voted most frequently wanted the most information and less immediately gave support. Nonvoting nonparents were similar. Voting nonparents were more likely to provide immediate…
Descriptors: Audiences, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Utilization, Information Needs