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Activity Number: 38
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 2014 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract #311978 View Presentation
Title: Student Performance and Success Factors in Learning Business Statistics Using a Web-Based Assessment Platform
Author(s): Mary Shotwell*+ and Charles Apigian
Companies: Middle Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee State University
Keywords: online assessment ; homework manager ; business statistics
Abstract:

With the advent of a number of online homework managers, students have a multitude of resources to aid in assignment completion and learn course material. This study aims to quantify the influence of student attributes, coursework resources, and online assessments on student learning in Business Statistics. Surveys were administered to students at the completion of both online and on-ground classes, covering student perception and utilization of internal and external academic resources, as well as intrinsic motivating factors for success in the course. Key factors in student success, measured by quality points, as well as strengths and weaknesses of adapting the web-based assessment platform are discussed.


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