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Download full textBarragy, Sister Micheleen – 1969
This study was concerned with children's ability to conserve spatial relationships among objects in different arrangements, in the presence of projected changes in the observer's visual field. The objectives were: (1) to determine the effects of varying types of arrangement and number of objects in the arrangement on perspective ability…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Age Differences, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedLai, Shu-Ling – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2000
Describes a study of college students that investigated whether various types of visual illustrations influenced abstract concept learning when combined with audio instruction. Discusses results of analysis of variance and pretest posttest scores in relation to learning performance, attitudes toward the computer-based program, and differences in…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Audiovisual Instruction
Tanner, David E. – 1986
A multiple choice achievement test was constructed in which both cognitive level and degree of abstractness were controlled. Subjects were 75 students from a major university in the Southwest. A group of 13 judges, also university students, classified the concepts for degree of abstractness. Results indicated that both cognitive level and degree…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Achievement Tests, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedKurland, D. Midian; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1986
A study of high school students learning computer programming was conducted to determine the impact of programming on particular mathematical and reasoning abilities, the cognitive skills or abilities that best predict programming ability, and what students actually understand about programming after two years of study. (MBR)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Tests, Literature Reviews
PDF pending restorationSchwab, Lynne – 1973
This study investigated the effects of instruction in reflective thinking upon impulsive fourth grade students and the transfer effects of this instruction on a classroom social studies test. Thirty impulsive subjects from a white, low socio-economic area school were identified. Treatment and impulsivity were examined as they influenced…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analysis of Variance, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Research
Peer reviewedHudak, Mary A.; Anderson, David E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Studies 94 undergraduate students in introductory statistics and computer science courses. Applies Formal Operations Reasoning Test (FORT) and Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (LSI). Finds that substantial numbers of students have not achieved the formal operation level of cognitive maturity. Emphasizes need to examine students learning style and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Ability
