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ERIC Number: EJ430268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
Extracting Information from Flowcharts and Contingency Statements: The Effects of Age and Practice.
Michael, David; Hartley, James
British Journal of Educational Technology, v22 n2 p84-98 May 1991
Describes two studies conducted in the United Kingdom that tested the effectiveness of flowcharts versus contingency statements for solving complex problems, one with secondary school students and one with senior citizens. Two measures of effectiveness are considered, speed and accuracy; and the effects of practice upon using the materials are examined. (31 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Flow Charts, Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Measurement Techniques, Older Adults, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Time on Task
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Accuracy; Contingency Statements; Error Monitoring; United Kingdom