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ERIC Number: EJ670540
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0485
Do Graphs Promote Learning in Principles of Economics?
Cohn, Elchanan; Cohn, Sharon; Balch, Donald C.; Bradley, James, Jr.
Journal of Economic Education, v32 n4 p299-310 Fall 2001
Tests the effects on student performance when using graphs as part of a University of South Carolina (Columbia) principles of economics lecture. Finds in 1995 that students in the lecture with graphs had significantly lower gain scores than those in the no-graphs lecture. Finds no significant difference in 1997. (RLH)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Economics Education, Graphs, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Lecture Method, Visual Aids
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: South Carolina (Columbia); University of South Carolina
Note: Journal of Economic Education is a refereed journal.