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Title:
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ATTRITION AND GRADE DISTRIBUTION IN WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION |
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Author(s):
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William M. Casolara, Ph.d. |
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ISBN:
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972-9027-53-6 |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2002 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Web-based learning; Attrition; Retention; Grade Distribution; Computer Applications . |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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763 |
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Last Page:
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767 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The purpose of the study was to determine if there were any differences in attrition and grade distribution between traditional and web-based courses. Four years worth of data (over 10,000 records) for courses in Computer Applications, which were taught in both traditional lecture format and in a web-based format, has been compiled and analyzed with regard to withdrawal rate and grade distributions. The analysis of that data demonstrates that there is a marked difference in the rate of withdrawal but not in the grade distributions. Fifty-two percent of the students in the web-based sections dropped the course compared to approximately one-third of the students in the lecture sections. The distribution of grades (A F) was quite similar in both cohorts except for a slightly larger number of F grades in the web-based classes. Recommendations for additional data gathering and potential interventions are included. |
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