Basic Statistics via the Internet / Robert L. Kennedy and Corliss J. McCallister.

This study compared electronic mail, traditional, and combination approaches for teaching graduate introductory statistics classes. The electronic course that was the focus of this study was offered in fall terms of 1995 through 1999. There were 23 participants in the electronic only classes, 69 in...

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Main Authors: Kennedy, Robert L.
McCallister, Corliss J. (Author)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2000.
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Physical Description:14 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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