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Descy, Don E. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1990
Presents a study designed to investigate the interaction between the cognitive style of field dependence/field independence and ability to recognize ground color change of a visual. A significant difference in recognition scores based on ground color change collapsing across cognitive style is reported. Implications for instructional design are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Color, Data Analysis, Field Dependence Independence
Dwyer, Francis M.; Moore, David M. – 1995
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect that coding (black and white, and color) and testing mode (visual/verbal) has on the achievement of students categorized as field independent (FID)/field dependent (FD) learners. One hundred eighty-three students enrolled in basic college level educational psychology courses were classified as…
Descriptors: Coding, Cognitive Style, College Students, Color

Dwyer, Francis M.; Moore, David M. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1992
Describes a study of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University that was conducted to assess the impact of instructional color coding on visually and verbally oriented tests and on field dependence independence. Use of the GEFT (Group Embedded Figures Test) is discussed, and differences in cognitive processes are considered. (11…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Color, Criterion Referenced Tests