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effects of computer-assisted instruction on achievement in the accounting principles course on the community college level

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1992
Summary:
Many of the studies dealing with computer-assisted instruction in accounting appear to be descriptive and anecdotal in nature (Bialaszewski, Kocakulah & Bialaszewski, 1986; Cerullo, Topiol & Klein, 1989; Helmi, 1986; Kent & Linnegar, 1988). The purpose of this research was to estimate the effect, if any, that a specific computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program, Hypergraphics, had on student achievement in a basic accounting course at a community college. The results of this study indicate that CAI is no better, yet no worse than traditional instructional methods. The results of this study also indicate that students' grade point averages (GPAs) may contribute to their degree of success in accounting. Students with medium GPAs and students with high GPAs achieved at significantly (p $<$.05) higher levels in an accounting course, regardless of treatment.
Title: The effects of computer-assisted instruction on achievement in the accounting principles course on the community college level.
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Name(s): Sparkman, S. Keith
Florida Atlantic University, Degree Grantor
MacKenzie, Donald G., Thesis Advisor
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Issuance: monographic
Date Issued: 1992
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 90 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: Many of the studies dealing with computer-assisted instruction in accounting appear to be descriptive and anecdotal in nature (Bialaszewski, Kocakulah & Bialaszewski, 1986; Cerullo, Topiol & Klein, 1989; Helmi, 1986; Kent & Linnegar, 1988). The purpose of this research was to estimate the effect, if any, that a specific computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program, Hypergraphics, had on student achievement in a basic accounting course at a community college. The results of this study indicate that CAI is no better, yet no worse than traditional instructional methods. The results of this study also indicate that students' grade point averages (GPAs) may contribute to their degree of success in accounting. Students with medium GPAs and students with high GPAs achieved at significantly (p $<$.05) higher levels in an accounting course, regardless of treatment.
Identifier: 12300 (digitool), FADT12300 (IID), fau:9203 (fedora)
Note(s): Thesis (Ed.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1992.
Subject(s): Accounting--Computer-assisted instruction
Community colleges--Study and teaching
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