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ERIC Number: EJ372445
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Research in Distance Education: A System Modeling Approach.
Saba, Farhad; Twitchell, David
American Journal of Distance Education, v2 n1 p9-24 1988
Describes how a computer simulation research method can be used for studying distance education systems. Topics discussed include systems research in distance education; a technique of model development using the System Dynamics approach and DYNAMO simulation language; and a computer simulation of a prototype model. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Distance Education, Literature Reviews, Models, Programing Languages, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Systems Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Prototypes; System Dynamics