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Online equivalence-based instruction about statistical inference using written explanation instead of match-to-sample
1Illinois State University.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|July 4, 2014
Summary
Equivalence-based instruction effectively teaches college students online, even without specialized software. This method, using written explanations instead of match-to-sample training, proves highly effective in diverse learning environments.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Equivalence-based instruction (EBI) is a powerful learning framework.
- Traditional EBI often relies on controlled, low-distraction settings and specific software.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt EBI for a commercial online course-delivery system.
- To determine if EBI remains effective when match-to-sample procedures are replaced by written explanations.
Main Methods:
- College students participated in an online course using EBI.
- Written explanations substituted for traditional match-to-sample training.
- The online system was a standard commercial platform.
Main Results:
- Outcomes were comparable to previous studies using specialized software and controlled settings.
- Written explanations proved sufficient for effective EBI.
- The online delivery system did not hinder learning outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Equivalence-based instruction is adaptable to standard online learning platforms.
- Specialized software and controlled environments are not essential for EBI effectiveness.
- Written explanations can successfully replace match-to-sample procedures in EBI.
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