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Peer reviewedLane, 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
