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Published on: November 9, 2011
Investigating the Predictive Performance of Process Data and Result Data in Complex Problem Solving Using the
Fatma Nur Aydin1, Kubra Atalay Kabasakal2, Ismail Dilek3
1Ministry of National Education, Ankara 06530, Türkiye.
Abstract:
This study aims to examine the predictive performance of process data and result data in complex problem-solving skills using the conditional gradient boosting algorithm. For this purpose, data from 915 participants of the 2012 cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) were utilized. Process data were obtained from the log file of the first question in the climate control unit task included in the problem-solving assessment of PISA 2012. Various cognitive and affective attributes from the same assessment were used as the result data. According to the results, (1) process data demonstrated a moderate, result data demonstrated a moderate-to-good, and process + result data demonstrated a good prediction performance. (2) The most effective variables were the VOTAT (vary-one-thing-at-a-time) strategy score and total time in process data; the mathematical literacy and reading literacy scores in result data; and the mathematical literacy and VOTAT strategy score in process + result data. The dominance of the mathematical literacy has been noteworthy.
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