Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
An Implementation of Structured Walk-Throughs in Teaching Cobol Programming. |
| Authors: |
Lemos, Ronald S.1 |
| Source: |
Communications of the ACM. Jun79, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p335-340. 6p. 6 Charts. |
| Subjects: |
Analysis of covariance, COBOL (Computer program language), Computer programmers, Vocational guidance, Teaching methods, Empirical research, Computer software |
| Abstract: |
The effectiveness of structured walk-throughs in teaching introductory Cobol programming was empirically assessed with a sample of 215 under- graduate business administration majors. Cobol proficiency was measured by a final examination testing (a) knowledge of language rules, (b) ability to read and debug a program, and (c) the ability to write a program. Analysis of multiple covariance was used to statistically adjust test scores for age and conditional reasoning scores. The findings provide empirical support for Incorporating structured walk-throughs into the programming process to more effectively develop student proficiency In writing Cobol programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
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