A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).

Kay, Robin H.

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ERIC Number: EJ479796

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).

Kay, Robin H.

Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v26 n1 p16-27 Fall 1993

Describes a study of 647 preservice teachers in Ontario that used the Computer Ability Survey (CAS) to assess 4 components of computer literacy: software ability, awareness, programming skill, and perceived control. Correlations and validity for the CAS are discussed, and results of a principal-components factor analysis are reported. (Contains 39 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Correlation, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Microcomputers, Preservice Teacher Education, Programming, Skill Analysis, Tables (Data), Validity

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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