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Lane, David M.; Tang, Zhihua – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
The effectiveness of simulations for teaching statistical concepts was compared to the effectiveness of a textbook. Subjects were 115 college students. Subjects trained by simulation performed significantly better than those trained with a textbook. Results support the increasing use of simulation in education and training. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Conventional Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
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Turner, Sandra V.; Land, Michael L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Describes study that investigated the effect of learning Logo on middle school students' understanding of specific mathematical concepts and on their level of cognitive development. Treatments for the experimental and control groups are outlined, hypotheses tested are explained, and pretests and posttests are described. (22 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Covariance, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Lin, Chi-Hui – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Describes a study that determined the implications of computer graphics types and epistemological beliefs with regard to the design of computer-based mathematical concept learning with elementary school students in Taiwan. Discusses the factor structure of the epistemological belief questionnaire, student performance, and students' attitudes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beliefs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics