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Simulation Activities and Student Learning Characteristics in a College Economics Survey Course.

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Fraas, John W.; Rafeld, Frederick J. – 1980

The paper describes a study involving simulation activities in a college level survey course in economics. In addition, it compares student learning in an economics course based on simulation with student learning in a lecture discussion course. The hypothesis was that certain types of students would benefit from the simulation-gaming approach…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Economics Education

The Effectiveness of a Simulation-Gaming Method of Instruction for Teaching College Level Introductory Economics.

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Fraas, John W. – 1979

The effectiveness of the simulation-gaming method of instruction as opposed to the lecture-discussion method in teaching a college introductory economics course is examined. One hundred and twenty Ashland College freshmen were tested to determine their knowledge, interest, and training in economics; retention of knowledge seven weeks after the…

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Analysis