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Direct linkAbou-Sayf, Frank K. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2009
In this study, the different types of research designs used to assess the impact of prerequisite courses are presented. Supported by an in-depth literature review, the challenges that are faced in the assessment of the impact of prerequisites, from statistical to political, are identified and their pitfalls are pointed out. In particular, the…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Statistical Analysis, Required Courses, Program Effectiveness
Abou-Sayf, Frank K. – Community College Review, 2008
The impact of an experimental, one-semester suspension of mathematics and English prerequisites from 12 courses is investigated. Data on enrollment, student performance, and instructor opinions are analyzed for the total group, and results concerning English versus mathematics prerequisites are compared. Implications for further research on the…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Mathematics Instruction, English Instruction, Experimental Programs
