The Effects of Graphic Format and Cognitive Style on the Immediate and Delayed Interpretation of Complex Quantitative Data.

Head, J. Thomas; Moore, David M.

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ERIC Number: EJ427494

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Effects of Graphic Format and Cognitive Style on the Immediate and Delayed Interpretation of Complex Quantitative Data.

Head, J. Thomas; Moore, David M.

Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, v20 n1 p3-15 Win 1991

Describes study of college students that was conducted to determine whether increasing the amount of data in different graphic formats affects the interpretation of quantitative information. Immediate and delayed recall are examined, and correlations between graphic format and field dependence and independence are discussed. (12 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Correlation, Data Interpretation, Field Dependence Independence, Graphs, Higher Education, Recall (Psychology), Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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