Knowledge of the correct response was the most important single factor in learning from audience-participation film segments¶
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Evidence · 1 study · causalr1·q2
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q2 i? Of the manipulated factors, knowledge of the correct response was the most important single factor for learning. → Michael 1953
Evidence¶
Michael 1953¶
Michael, D. N. (1953). Some Factors Influencing the Effects of Audience Participation on Learning from a Factual Film. Memo Report No. 13A, Human Resources Research Laboratories, Bolling Air Force Base. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Michael+audience+participation+factual+film
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Results section of the film-participation experiment, in which half the groups received feedback (knowledge of the correct answers) and half received none. The review reports, quoting the article, that "The most important single [actor was knowledge o/correct response." No effect size is printed.
"The most important single [actor was knowledge o/correct response."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Audience participation during a factual film improves learning of the practiced verbal material compared with simple viewing, with gains attributable to practice rather than motivation — related
- Announcing an upcoming test did not significantly change learning from the participation film — related
- No significant difference in learning between overt (observable) and covert (mental) practice during film participation — related
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Knowledge of the correct response was the most important single factor in learning from audience-participation film segments |
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Knowledge of the correct response was the most important single factor in learning from audience-participation film segments |
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