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Title:
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THE EFFECT OF ON-LINE SIMULATIONS ON ATTRITION AND GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS IN WEB-BASED COURSES |
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Author(s):
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William M. Casolara, Ph.d. |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-02-X |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías and Miguel Baptista Nunes |
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Year:
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2005 |
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Edition:
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2 |
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Keywords:
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Web-based learning; Simulations; Attrition; Retention; Computer Applications. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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284 |
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Last Page:
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287 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The purpose of the study was to determine if the adoption of web-based simulations for assessing student learning had an effect upon student retention and grade distribution. Using data from a previous study (Casolara, 2002) as a basis; data for courses taught during the 2004-05 academic year using on-line simulations were compared with respect to grade distributions and attrition/retention of students. Using the withdrawal rate as an indicator of attrition, student attrition decreased by about 27% while the grade distributions showed a marked shift from a grade of A to Bs and Cs. Recommendations are included. |
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