DocumentCode :
1923274
Title :
A quantitative study of GUI versus text-based object-oriented instruction
Author :
Andersen, Per ; Mengel, Susan
Author_Institution :
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX
fYear :
2008
fDate :
22-25 Oct. 2008
Abstract :
Introductory object-oriented programming is considered difficult to teach and a number of different methodologies have been proposed to address this difficulty. One method, which is reported in this paper, involves the use of graphical user interfaces (GUIpsilas). The research question developed for this study is as follows: Does any statistical difference exist in test scores between a control group using text-based object-oriented programming (OOP) and a test group using GUI-based OOP? To answer this research question, quantitative data was collected through the use of common questions on the final CS2 exam for both groups. Data was collected over a period of 3 class offerings for five multiple-choice questions and one question requiring programming. No statistical difference between the groups was found for either the 5 multiple-choice questions or the open programming question. An analysis of the final CS2 course letter grade showed no significant difference between the test and control groups. Further, students who participated in the first year of the study were tracked through data structures, the course which follows CS2 in the curriculum sequence. A statistical analysis of the final letter grade for found no significant statistical difference between control and test groups.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer science education; data structures; educational courses; graphical user interfaces; object-oriented programming; statistical analysis; teaching; CS2 course letter grade; curriculum sequence; graphical user interface; quantitative data structure; statistical analysis; teaching; text-based object-oriented programming instruction; Acoustic testing; Data structures; Education; Face; Graphical user interfaces; Libraries; Object oriented programming; Programming profession; Springs; Statistical analysis; Object-Oriented Programming; Quantitative Study;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2008. FIE 2008. 38th Annual
Conference_Location :
Saratoga Springs, NY
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1969-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2008.4720555
Filename :
4720555
Link To Document :
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