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Dendir, Seife – Journal of Education for Business, 2016
The author uses data from two Principles of Microeconomics courses to examine differences in characteristics and performance of online versus face-to-face students. The analysis indicates that even in a traditional institution, the two delivery modes may be serving students with distinctly different backgrounds and characteristics. In terms of…
Descriptors: Microeconomics, Student Characteristics, Online Courses, Intermode Differences
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Emerson, Tisha L. N.; English, Linda K.; McGoldrick, KimMarie – Journal of Economic Education, 2015
In this study, the authors employed a quasi-experimental research design to examine the efficacy of a cooperative learning pedagogy (i.e., think-pair-share exercises) integrated into sections of microeconomic principles. Materials, exercises, and assessment instruments for all study sections are identical except for the nature of the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Quasiexperimental Design, Microeconomics, Educational Principles
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McCarty, Cynthia; Bennett, Doris; Carter, Shawn – Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 2013
The use of online course offerings in college has grown sharply in recent years. Previous research, while limited, is inconclusive in determining expected student performance in online versus a traditional lecture format. This paper focuses specifically on student performance in introductory microeconomics classes, analyzing learning differences…
Descriptors: Microeconomics, Economics Education, Online Courses, Conventional Instruction
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Kim, Myeong Hwan; Cho, Moon-Heum; Leonard, Karen Moustafa – Journal of Education for Business, 2012
The authors examined the role of problem sets on student learning in university microeconomics. A total of 126 students participated in the study in consecutive years. independent samples t test showed that students who were not given answer keys outperformed students who were given answer keys. Multiple regression analysis showed that, along with…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Answer Keys, Economics Education, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Horspool, Agi; Lange, Carsten – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2012
This study compares student perceptions, learning behaviours and success in online and face-to-face versions of a Principles of Microeconomics course. It follows a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) approach by using a cycle of empirical analysis, reflection and action to improve the learning experience for students. The online course…
Descriptors: Microeconomics, Online Courses, Learning Experience, Success
McLean, William J. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Scope and Method of Study: This study develops, implements, and evaluates a new economics teaching pedagogy based on the U.S. Army's systems approach to training model. Using the approach, tasks are identified that compose the task domain for the Principles of Microeconomics course. From the 130 identified tasks, 73 are used by Economics of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Economics Education, Banking, Microeconomics
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Medcalfe, Simon – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2009
There have been few studies comparing student performance in online and face-to-face economics courses. Those studies that have been undertaken have concentrated on traditional students (18- to 22-year-olds). This paper examines student outcomes in an undergraduate course in microeconomics taught to non-traditional students (average age is 33…
Descriptors: Microeconomics, Adult Learning, Evidence, Online Courses