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Cawley, Richard W. V.; And Others – Adult Education, 1976
The research investigated relational and analytic cognitive styles among 11 adult learners. Thirteen hypotheses were formulated and an instrument was developed to collect data on both styles. Predictions about learning environment preference were given reasonable support. (Author/EC)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedBowen, Dorothy N. – International Library Review, 1988
Describes a study that examined the cognitive styles of African students in order to propose appropriate strategies for bibliographic instruction in African colleges. The results of the cognitive tests given to students are presented, and recommendations for appropriate teaching strategies are outlined. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Caliste, E. R. – Performance and Instruction, 1985
A study was conducted to establish an equation for predicting group embedded figures test (GEFT) scores using Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS) scores for reading and social studies, grade point averages, socioeconomic status, and student attitudes as predictor variables, and to determine correlation between these variables and the GEFT.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Field Dependence Independence, Junior High School Students
