May 2018 - Alleyne Academics Inc.

Month: May 2018

No surprise about online students performance.

Posted on by Dr. D. Chris Alleyne Attending Virtual Campus, General No Comments

Do online students perform well? Enrollment in online classes has tripled over the last decade, but the efficacy of learning online remains unclear to many. Studies show that when it comes to online vs. the traditional classroom, controlling for other constructs, there was no significant difference between exam scores of each group. In addition, student…

The Background of Statistics.

Posted on by Dr. D. Chris Alleyne Quantitative Research, Statistics No Comments

Researchers often report quantitative observations in the form known today as statistics. The term statistics derived as a form of mathematics in the UK and dates to the 17th century (Porter, 1986). The use of statistics started in politics mostly to understand injustices, inequalities, and inefficiencies of political opponents, providing a way to gain political advantages.