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Patterns, Probabilities, and People: Making Sense of Quantitative Change in Complex Systems
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Wilkerson-Jerde, Michelle Hoda; Wilensky, Uri J. – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2015
The learning sciences community has made significant progress in understanding how people think and learn about complex systems. But less is known about how people make sense of the quantitative patterns and mathematical formalisms often used to study these systems. In this article, we make a case for attending to and supporting connections…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Behavior, Interviews, High School Students
Defining Audience Segments for Extension Programming Using Reported Water Conservation Practices
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Monaghan, Paul; Ott, Emily; Wilber, Wendy; Gouldthorpe, Jessica; Racevskis, Laila – Journal of Extension, 2013
A tool from social marketing can help Extension agents understand distinct audience segments among their constituents. Defining targeted audiences for Extension programming is a first step to influencing behavior change among the public. An online survey was conducted using an Extension email list for urban households receiving a monthly lawn and…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Conservation (Environment), Water, Audiences
Behaviour Modification...or Tea and Sympathy?
Heron, Pauline L. – J Counc Assn Univ Stud Personnel Serv, 1970
This article discusses the application of learning theory to the solution of human problems. The author describes five successful treated cases of study and examination anxiety. (Author/EK)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Case Studies, College Students
The Counselor as Contingency Manager
Toews, Jay M. – Personnel Guidance J, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies