Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
Purpose: To conduct an experimental comparison to determine if operating
instructions for ten-key business machines can be presented as
effectively by an audio-programmed system as by the traditional
method.
Method and Sources: Two levels of students, secondary and post secondary,
were divided into equal-sized control and experimental groups.
The control groups followed the traditional method; the experimental
groups were instructed by specially prepared audio
instructional tapes with a correlated program folder of examples,
exercises, and evaluations . All groups were given an achievement
test evaluating speed and accuracy in addition and
efficiency in applicable business problems.
Findings: Experimental groups achieved higher mean scores. At the .05
level of significance, there was a significant difference in
achievement in favor of the experimental group at the high
school level. Students liked the audio method. There was
indication that both student and teacher productivity increased.
instructions for ten-key business machines can be presented as
effectively by an audio-programmed system as by the traditional
method.
Method and Sources: Two levels of students, secondary and post secondary,
were divided into equal-sized control and experimental groups.
The control groups followed the traditional method; the experimental
groups were instructed by specially prepared audio
instructional tapes with a correlated program folder of examples,
exercises, and evaluations . All groups were given an achievement
test evaluating speed and accuracy in addition and
efficiency in applicable business problems.
Findings: Experimental groups achieved higher mean scores. At the .05
level of significance, there was a significant difference in
achievement in favor of the experimental group at the high
school level. Students liked the audio method. There was
indication that both student and teacher productivity increased.
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