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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ960432
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-2323
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Critical Thinking in the Business Classroom
Reid, Joanne R.; Anderson, Phyllis R.
Journal of Education for Business, v87 n1 p52-59 2012
A minicourse in critical thinking was implemented to improve student outcomes in two sessions of a senior-level business course at a Midwestern university. Statistical analyses of two quantitative assessments revealed significant improvements in critical thinking skills. Improvements in student outcomes in case studies and computerized business simulations were observed. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Business Education, Statistical Analysis, Outcomes of Education, Skill Development, College Students, Case Studies, Computer Simulation, Control Groups, Pretests Posttests, Metacognition, Measures (Individuals), Transfer of Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: California Critical Thinking Skills Test (College)
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