Comparisons between performances in a statics concept inventory and course examinations

International Journal of Engineering Education

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 1070-1076

  Steif, Paul S ^a   Hansen, Mary ^b  

^a CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment; Multiple choice test; Statics; Test administration

Indexed keywords

EID: 33751029535     PISSN: 0949149X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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