Evaluation and development techniques for computer assisted instruction programs

ABSTRACT

Computer-Assisted Instruction presents the individual conducting educational research with the potential for more controlled and reliable experimental design and data collection. Certain features of programmed instruction also present new challenges to the researcher. Chief among these is a problem related to the individualization of programmed instruction. The authors have developed automated experimental design routines which are used to partially overcome these problems. This procedure will be referred to as "Computer-Assisted Pairing" or CAP.

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