Using the microcomputer as a decision-making aid in teaching farm management

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the microcomputer when used as an aid for decision-making in an introductory farm management course. The posttest-only control group design was used with the treatment consisting of one laboratory section using the microcomputer and a pr...

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Published in:NACTA journal 1984-03, Vol.28 (1), p.4-7
Main Authors: Johnson, S.D, Carter, R.I, Miller, W.W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural management
Agriculture
COMPUTADOR
Computer programming
Computer software
COMPUTERS
Computers in education
Control groups
DECISION MAKING
EDUCACION
EDUCATION
Family farms
FARM MANAGEMENT
GESTION DE L'EXPLOITATION AGRICOLE
MANEJO DE FINCAS
Mathematical concepts
Microcomputers
ORDINATEUR
PRISE DE DECISION
Student attitudes
TOMA DE DECISIONES
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the microcomputer when used as an aid for decision-making in an introductory farm management course. The posttest-only control group design was used with the treatment consisting of one laboratory section using the microcomputer and a program developed to aid in calculating break-even analysis. The treatment did not significantly affect students' knowledge nor attitude concepts towards farm management. It was concluded that the use of the microcomputer was as effective as the techniques normally used in the course to teach farm management.
ISSN:0149-4910