Exploring attitudes of learners with respect to different learning strategies and performances using statistical methods

Authors

  • Silvia Rita Viola Dip. Ingegneria Informatica, Gestionale e dell'Automazione - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
  • Alberto Giretti Dip. di Architettura, Costruzioni e Strutture - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
  • Tommaso Leo Dip. Ingegneria Informatica, Gestionale e dell'Automazione - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v1i1.13

Abstract


In this work the problem of identifying relationships between different learning strategies and learning outcomes is addressed. Classical statistical methods such as p values and chi square test, as well as Multiple Correspondence Analysis are employed; variables to be explained are performances of learners in Multiple Choice Tests (MCT) and Design Tests. It is shown that: the methods are able to detect differences with a different sensitivity; the methods are able to detect characteristics belonging to the metacognitive domain; specific strategies are effective to learn complex skills. Further applications are discussed, especially for what concerns cognitive and metacognitive changes happening in time.

Author Biographies

Silvia Rita Viola, Dip. Ingegneria Informatica, Gestionale e dell'Automazione - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Ph. D. in E-Learning DIIGA - Dipartimento di Ingegneria Informatica, Gestionale e dell'Automazione Universita' Politecnica delle Marche Ancona, Italy

Alberto Giretti, Dip. di Architettura, Costruzioni e Strutture - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Assistant Professor Dip. di Architettura, Costruzioni e Strutture - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Tommaso Leo, Dip. Ingegneria Informatica, Gestionale e dell'Automazione - Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Chai of Automatic Control Coordinator of the PhD Program on E-Learning Rector Delegate for E-Learning Universita' Politecnica delle Marche Ancona, Italy

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Published

2006-05-01

How to Cite

Viola, S. R., Giretti, A., & Leo, T. (2006). Exploring attitudes of learners with respect to different learning strategies and performances using statistical methods. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v1i1.13

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Papers

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