MITE6025 Methods of Research and Enquiry L I S T Vivian L eung, Stella I m, Fiona S o, Enid T am

Task 4 Correlation research question

Potential correlation research questions: Correlation between the computer skill vs. academic result while using e-book to learn.

Correlation between the computer skill vs. academic result while using e-book to learn.

How data for the correlated variables could be collected: Measurement: Assume the score of ICL assessment can measure a student’s performance in computer skills.

Measurement:

Assume the score of ICL assessment can measure a student’s performance in computer skills.

How data for the correlated variables could be collected: (con’t) Collect as many samples as possible. Graph can plot with the score of ICL assessment against the average mark of the subjects which use e-book in learning.

Collect as many samples as possible. Graph can plot with the score of ICL assessment against the average mark of the subjects which use e-book in learning.

How data for the correlated variables could be collected: (con’t) Computation of correlation coefficients: The 2 correlated variables [score of ICL assessment, average score of subjects which use e-book in learning] are used to compute the correlation coefficient for each grade. The closer the correlation coefficient to +1, the higher the strength of the relationship between 2 variables.

Computation of correlation coefficients:

The 2 correlated variables [score of ICL assessment, average score of subjects which use e-book in learning] are used to compute the correlation coefficient for each grade. The closer the correlation coefficient to +1, the higher the strength of the relationship between 2 variables.

How answer to that question can contribute to improvements in some aspect of education / teaching and learning: If positive correlation(>0.5) is found, school may has two choice: Use original text book and blackboard in teacher. Combine ICL lesson with the subjects which use e-book for learning. (to solve the immediate problem of computer skills in the lesson)

If positive correlation(>0.5) is found, school may has two choice:

Use original text book and blackboard in teacher.

Combine ICL lesson with the subjects which use e-book for learning. (to solve the immediate problem of computer skills in the lesson)