In Which It Is Demonstrated That a Program That Works May Well Be Worthless.

Markle, David G.

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ERIC Number: EJ089802

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Publication Date: 1973

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In Which It Is Demonstrated That a Program That Works May Well Be Worthless

Markle, David G.

Improving Human Performance, 2, 3, 175-179, F 73

Test data and error data indicate that a sample nonsensical program was highly effective. The feedback from conversations with Ss, however, condemned the program both on subject matter and teaching grounds. The program demonstrates that error rate and test data can be grossly misleading indicators of program quality. (Author)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Technology, Error Patterns, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Instructional Design, Program Evaluation, Programed Instruction, Test Validity

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