Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps
The demand for good instructional environments presupposes valid and reliable analytical instruments for educational research. This paper introduces the SMD Technology (Surface, Matching, Deep Structure), which measures relational, structural, and semantic levels of graphical representations and con...
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| description | The demand for good instructional environments presupposes valid and reliable analytical instruments for educational research. This paper introduces the SMD Technology (Surface, Matching, Deep Structure), which measures relational, structural, and semantic levels of graphical representations and concept maps. The reliability and validity of the computer-based and automated SMD Technology was tested in three experimental studies with 106 participants. The findings indicate a high reliability and validity. The discussion focuses on the development and realization of the three levels of the SMD Technology and applications for research, learning and instruction. © 2008 Association for Educational Communications and Technology. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-238142017-09-13T13:59:40Z Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps Ifenthaler, Dirk The demand for good instructional environments presupposes valid and reliable analytical instruments for educational research. This paper introduces the SMD Technology (Surface, Matching, Deep Structure), which measures relational, structural, and semantic levels of graphical representations and concept maps. The reliability and validity of the computer-based and automated SMD Technology was tested in three experimental studies with 106 participants. The findings indicate a high reliability and validity. The discussion focuses on the development and realization of the three levels of the SMD Technology and applications for research, learning and instruction. © 2008 Association for Educational Communications and Technology. 2010 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23814 10.1007/s11423-008-9087-4 Springer restricted |
| spellingShingle | Ifenthaler, Dirk Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title | Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title_full | Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title_fullStr | Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title_short | Relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| title_sort | relational, structural, and semantic analysis of graphical representations and concept maps |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23814 |