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Teacher's Corner: Structural Equation Modeling with the Sem Package in R
John Fox
Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal Vol. 13, No. 3 (2006) pp. 465–486
R is free, open-source, cooperatively developed software that implements the S statistical programming language and computing environment. The current capabilities of R are extensive, and it is in wide use, especially among statisticians. The sem...
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ISDN: Linking the Information Highway to the Classroom
John Fox
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 38, No. 5 (1993) pp. 18–20
Describes the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), a digital telecommunications system. Applications of ISDN in the classroom are examined, including information systems such as computers and fax machines; video conferencing; desktop computer ...
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Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
John N. Fox
Physics Education Vol. 25, No. 3 (1990) pp. 167–69
Described are the apparatus and procedures needed for a demonstration of the measurement of the electrical resistance of metals as a function of temperature using a microcomputer interface. Discussed are materials, apparatus construction, and...
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Exploring Science with a Computer
John N. Fox
American Biology Teacher Vol. 57, No. 1 (1995) pp. 8–12
Describes a course for science education majors that explores the uses of computer-interfaced experiments in a variety of interesting activities. Several examples of biology experiments are given. (ZWH)
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The effects of computer-assisted fluency training on concept formation
Eric John Fox
(2000) pp. 1–68
This study provided a preliminary analysis of how the techniques of fluency training could be combined with systematic concept instruction to improve the learning of complex verbal concepts. Fluency techniques, which require the learner to respond...
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From ISBD(CF) to ISBD(ER): Process, Policy, and Provisions
Ann Sandberg-Fox; John D. Byrum
Library Resources & Technical Services Vol. 42, No. 2 (1998) pp. 89–101
In addition to setting out the process by which the International Standard Bibliographic Description for Computer Files [ISBD(CF)] was revised and the policies incorporated in the ISBD for Electronic Resources [ISBD(ER)], a detailed indication is...
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Using Video Editing to Cultivate Novice Teachers' Practice
Brendan Calandra; Laurie Brantley-Dias; John K. Lee; Dana L. Fox
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 42, No. 1 (2009) pp. 73–94
This article reports research concerning the effective use of video editing to help cultivate novice teachers' reflective practice. The study reported here is part of a larger body of research on video-enhanced teacher reflection. For this study, we ...
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Methods of Evaluating Child Welfare in Indian Country: An Illustration
Kathleen Fox; Terry L. Cross; Laura John; Patricia Carter; Thomas Pavkov; Ching-Tung Wang; Javier Diaz
Child Welfare Vol. 90, No. 2 (2011) pp. 11–27
The poor quality and quantity of data collected in tribal communities today reflects a lack of true community participation and commitment. This is especially problematic for evaluation studies, in which the needs and desires of the community should ...
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The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations: Changes in the University Community
Edward A. Fox; Marcos Andre Goncalves; Gail McMillan; John Eaton; Anthony Atkins; Neill Kipp
Journal of Computing in Higher Education Vol. 13, No. 2 (2002) pp. 102–24
Describes the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), an effort involving over 120 universities around the world. It aims to enhance the skills of all graduate students preparing theses or dissertations so that they are...
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Implementing Projects in Calculus on a Large Scale at the University of South Florida
Gordon Fox; Scott Campbell; Arcadii Grinshpan; Xiaoying Xu; John Holcomb; Catherine Bnteau; Jennifer Lewis; Kandethody Ramachandran
Journal of STEM Education Vol. 18, No. 3 (Oct 03, 2017)
This paper describes the development of a program of project-based learning in Calculus courses at a large urban research university. In this program, students developed research projects in consultation with a faculty advisor in their major, and...
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OpenMx: An Open Source Extended Structural Equation Modeling Framework
Steven Boker; Michael Neale; Hermine Maes; Michael Wilde; Michael Spiegel; Timothy Brick; Jeffrey Spies; Ryne Estabrook; Sarah Kenny; Timothy Bates; Paras Mehta; John Fox
Psychometrika Vol. 76, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 306–317
OpenMx is free, full-featured, open source, structural equation modeling (SEM) software. OpenMx runs within the "R" statistical programming environment on Windows, Mac OS-X, and Linux computers. The rationale for developing OpenMx is discussed along ...