Computer Laboratory Workshops as Learning Environments for University Business Statistics: Validation of Questionnaires
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| Title: | Computer Laboratory Workshops as Learning Environments for University Business Statistics: Validation of Questionnaires |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nguyen-Newby, Thuyuyen H., Fraser, Barry J. (ORCID |
| Source: | Learning Environments Research. Oct 2021 24(3):389-407. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Centers, Business Administration Education, Statistics Education, Educational Environment, Questionnaires, Test Validity, Student Attitudes, College Students, Foreign Countries, Workshops |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10984-020-09324-z |
| ISSN: | 1387-1579 |
| Abstract: | Research on learning environments at the higher-education level has been quite sparse compared with studies at other educational levels. Because statistics is perceived as a difficult subject across disciplines, it suffers from low passing rates in many universities. This study involved validating questionnaires for assessing the psychosocial environment and student attitudes associated with learning business statistics in computing laboratory workshops. The Business Statistics Computer Learning Environment Inventory (BSCLEI) and Attitude to Business Analytics instrument were validated with 275 students enrolled across various business degree programs in the United Kingdom over two academic years. Various data analyses (including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses) supported the validity of these two questionnaires, thereby paving the way for their future use in research and practical applications relevant to learning environments in higher-education statistics workshop classrooms. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1310059 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Research on learning environments at the higher-education level has been quite sparse compared with studies at other educational levels. Because statistics is perceived as a difficult subject across disciplines, it suffers from low passing rates in many universities. This study involved validating questionnaires for assessing the psychosocial environment and student attitudes associated with learning business statistics in computing laboratory workshops. The Business Statistics Computer Learning Environment Inventory (BSCLEI) and Attitude to Business Analytics instrument were validated with 275 students enrolled across various business degree programs in the United Kingdom over two academic years. Various data analyses (including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses) supported the validity of these two questionnaires, thereby paving the way for their future use in research and practical applications relevant to learning environments in higher-education statistics workshop classrooms. |
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| ISSN: | 1387-1579 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10984-020-09324-z |
