Another Quasi-Experimental Study of Understanding/Appreciation of Editorial Satire

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 731-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles R. Gruner ◽  
Marsha W. Gruner ◽  
Lara J. Travillion
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Nominal Scale ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Item Scale

College students completed a 17-item scale measuring the “propensity to argue controversial topics” and 7 other nominal-scale independent variables. They then read three editorial satires and checked which of five statements was the intended thesis of each satire's author. They also rated each satire on interestingness and funniness. Analysis indicated dependence between understanding of satire and sex and regular readership of “The Far Side.”

Generating Motivation to Learn Via Tailored Lesson Introductions

2011 ◽  
pp. 203-219
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Banas
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Message Design ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Design Technique ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Motivation to learn is difficult to generate when learners are uninterested in the topic. This quasi-experimental study explored behavioral construct tailoring as an instructional message design technique to generate motivation and improve cognitive performance. Ninety-eight college students pre- and post-appraised a lesson, completed a cognitive assessment, and attributed performance to affect or competence-related factors. A risk assessment was used to strategically assign experimental learners to one of three tailored lesson introductions. Results indicated that experimental group learners, on some subscales, were more motivated. Positive trends were found for some affective and competence-related performance attributions, as well as cognitive performance. These findings warrant additional research into behavioral construct tailoring.

Is a smartphone application effective in improving physical activity among medical school students? Results from a quasi-experimental study

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen Pentakota ◽  
Gomathi Ramaswamy ◽  
Pruthu Thekkur ◽  
Divya Nair ◽  
Palanivel Chinnakali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Introduction Physical activity (PA) is proven to be an effective strategy to avert the life threatening cardiovascular diseases. There is need for developing feasible aids to improve compliance to PA. Hence, we conducted a study among medical college students a) to assess the prevalence of recommended PA level and b) to assess the effectiveness of installing a smartphone application (app) in improving PA. Methodology A quasi-experimental study was conducted among medical college students in Puducherry, India. The baseline PA was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and anthropometric measurements such as height and weight were measured as per World Health Organization (WHO) standards. A smartphone app (Runtastic) was installed on the mobile phones of all study participants. At the end of 1 month, the end line PA and anthropometric measurements were captured using same scales. Results Of the total 350 students who were included, the mean age of the participants was 18.9 (0.9) years and 58% of them were male. The proportion of participants with the WHO recommended level of PA increased from 81% at the baseline to 91% after 1 month of installation of the mobile app (p < 0.001). There was also a statistically significant increase in the leisure time PA [median (interquartile range – IQR) of metabolic equivalents (METS): 0 (0–1600) vs. 1260.0 (0–1920)]. Clinically significant change was not seen in body mass index (BMI) though the reduction was statistically significant [(mean (standard deviation – SD) of BMI: 22.54 (2.49) vs. after intervention 22.46 (2.47); p = 0.018]. Conclusion This quasi-experimental study conducted among medical college students reported significant improvement in total and leisure time PA.

scholarly journals A Technology-Mediated Behavioral Weight Gain Prevention Intervention for College Students: Controlled, Quasi-Experimental Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. e133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delia Smith West ◽  
Courtney M Monroe ◽  
Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy ◽  
Beth Sundstrom ◽  
Chelsea Larsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental

DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA BERBASIS PEMAHAMAN NILAI SIKAP GOTONG ROYONG

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-10
Author(s):  
Alpansyah Alpansyah ◽  
Abdul Talib Hasim
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Reader Response ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Better Than

The aims of this study were: (1) to identify an increase in students' understanding of the value of mutual cooperation through the use of reader response rules in Indonesian Language Learning (KRPDPBI); (2) identifying the use of the reader response principle in Indonesian Language learning (KRPDPBI) there are differences between male and female students. The design of this study used a quasi-experimental study with two different methods. The results showed that (1) the achievement of the score of understanding the value of mutual cooperation for students taught by KRPDPBI was better than for students taught by regular learning according to the curriculum; (2) the achievement of the understanding of the value of male students' mutual cooperation is no better than that of female students.

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