Title: A Quantitative and Qualitative Comparison of Homework Structures in a Multivariable Calculus Class
Abstract: This chapter describes the work of an interdisciplinary team, Lynn Gieger (Mathematics Education), John Nardo (Mathematics and Computer Science), Karen Schmeichel (Biology), and Leah Zinner (Psychology), to improve the effectiveness of homework in a multivariate calculus class by using an online homework system. Although at the beginning of the investigation, the majority of the team members were not very familiar with qualitative methods, they found the qualitative data particularly useful for providing context and depth to the mixed quantitative results they obtained. Their study highlights the merit of a mixed method approach, particularly when statistically significant results are not obtained from quantitative data. The authors also testify to the value they found in working collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-12-15
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
Access and Citation
Cited By Count: 2
AI Researcher Chatbot
Get quick answers to your questions about the article from our AI researcher chatbot