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Peer reviewedNorcio, A. F.; Kerst, Stephen M. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Results of study investigating human memory organization in processing of computer programming languages indicate that algorithmic logic segments form a cognitive organizational structure in memory for programs. Statement indentation and internal program documentation did not enhance organizational process of recall of statements in five Fortran…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Epistemology, Memory
