Teaching statistics: A comparison of traditional classroom and programmed instruction/distance learning approaches

Journal of Social Work Education

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 343-352

  Harrington, Donna ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 0033264981     PISSN: 10437797     EISSN: 21635811     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.1999.10778973     Document Type: Article

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