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McQuaid, John W. – American Journal of Distance Education, 2010
This study examined the effects of cognitive load experienced by e-learners as they negotiated the tasks required for successful participation within an asynchronous course room, specifically examining the relationship between measured cognitive load and the learners' confidence in completing their course. The results indicated that learner…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Cognitive Measurement, Psychometrics, Cognitive Processes
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Henson, Robert; Templin, Jonathan; Douglas, Jeffrey – Journal of Educational Measurement, 2007
Consider test data, a specified set of dichotomous skills measured by the test, and an IRT cognitive diagnosis model (ICDM). Statistical estimation of the data set using the ICDM can provide examinee estimates of mastery for these skills, referred to generally as attributes. With such detailed information about each examinee, future instruction…
Descriptors: Simulation, Teaching Methods, Testing, Diagnostic Tests
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Lemire, David – Learning Assistance Review, 1998
Describes psychometric issues associated with three different learning styles models (visual, auditory, and haptic), and the instruments designed to assess those models. Presents some background to the learning styles idea along with suggestions for utilizing this information with developmental students. The learning styles instruments discussed…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged