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Schmid, Richard F.; Gerlach, Vernon S. – Educational Communication and Technology, 1986
Describes algorithms and shows how they can be applied to the design of instructional systems by relating them to a standard information processing model. Two studies are briefly described which tested serial and parallel processing in learning and offered guidelines for designers. Future research needs are also discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Branching, Cognitive Psychology, Futures (of Society)
PDF pending restorationVale, C. David; Weiss, David J. – 1977
Twenty multiple-choice vocabulary items and 20 free-response vocabulary items were administered to 660 college students. The free-response items consisted of the stem words of the multiple-choice items. Testees were asked to respond to the free-response items with synonyms. A computer algorithm was developed to transform the numerous…
Descriptors: Ability, Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Aptitude Tests
