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Peer reviewedMichael, David; Hartley, James – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1991
Describes two studies conducted in the United Kingdom that tested the effectiveness of flowcharts versus contingency statements for solving complex problems, one with secondary school students and one with senior citizens. Two measures of effectiveness are considered, speed and accuracy; and the effects of practice upon using the materials are…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Flow Charts, Foreign Countries
