AN EVALUATION OF BRANCHING AND MOTIVATIONAL PHRASES IN A SCRAMBLED BOOK.

Abstract

This study evaluated three experimental versions of the scrambled text ''The Arithmetic of Computers'' by Norman A. Crowder. The three versions were: (1) Unmodified, (2) Modified by deletion of motivational phrases, and (3) Straight Line having neither motivational phrases nor branching. Results showed no significant differences in amount learned or in study time. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0429459

Entities

People

  • A. Nieberg
  • J. S. Abma
  • R. J. Senter
  • R. L. Morgan

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arithmetic
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.