One possible frame for thinking about experiential learning

International Statistical Review

Volumn 75, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 336-347

  Cobb, George W ^a  

^a MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Abstraction; Activities; Education; Experiential learning; Experimental design; Simulation; Transfer

Indexed keywords

EID: 37849012680     PISSN: 03067734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-5823.2007.00034.x     Document Type: Article

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