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ERIC Number: EJ462806
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-1629
Talking Back to Big Bird: Preschool Users and a Simple Speech Recognition System.
Strommen, Erik F.; Frome, Francine S.
Educational Technology, Research and Development, v41 n1 p5-16 1993
Describes a study that examined the effectiveness of 1 configuration of automatic speech recognition software and hardware with 36 3 year olds and a comparison control group of 20 adults. The greater variability of children's speech is discussed; possible system modifications are considered; and future research is suggested. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Effectiveness, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Recognition (Psychology), Research Needs, Speech Habits
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Automatic Speech Recognition; Sesame Street; Speech Research