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An Analysis of the Readability of Financial Accounting Textbooks.
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Smith, Gerald; And Others – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1981
The Flesch formula was used to calculate the readability of 15 financial accounting textbooks. The 15 textbooks represented introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels and also were classified by five different publishers. Two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc analysis revealed some significant differences. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Accounting, Data Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Readability
A Factor Analysis of Kolb's Revised Learning Style Inventory.
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Geiger, Marshall A.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1992
A factor analysis was conducted of scores on the revised Learning Style Inventory of D. A. Kolb from 718 accounting students from 2 large state universities. Results support two bipolar learning dimensions different from those theorized and only one separate learning ability. Caution in interpreting scores is advised. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accounting, Cognitive Style, College Students, Factor Analysis
Teaching Financial Accounting via a Worksheet Approach.
Vincent, Vern C.; Dietz, Elizabeth M. – 1988
A classroom research study investigated the effectiveness of an approach to financial accounting instruction that uses worksheets to bring together the conceptual and practical aspects of the field. Students were divided into two groups, one taught by traditional lecture method and the other taught with worksheet exercises and lectures stressing…
Descriptors: Accounting, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
A Comparative Appraisal of the Investment in Tertiary Education by Students in New Zealand Adjusted for the Opportunity Cost of Time.
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Bird, Kelly B. – Studies in Higher Education, 1991
Investment of time and funds by New Zealand students was appraised in five specific tertiary education courses, namely Accountancy, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy. The study used the Internal Rate of Return Method and data from the 1981 census on income and hours of work. Results indicated the courses were "profitable" even when…
Descriptors: Accounting, College Outcomes Assessment, Cost Effectiveness, Dentistry
The Law Enforcement Education Program Is in Serious Financial Disarray. Report to the Congress by the Comptroller General of the United States.
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Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1980
The administration of the Law Enforcement Education Program was investigated. The program was managed by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration until May 1980, when it was transferred to the new Department of Education. The program provides grants and loans to students enrolled in college programs leading to degrees in law enforcement or…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accounting, College Students, Criminology