Forsman, J, Mann, RP, Linder, C et al. (1 more author) (2014) Sandbox university: Estimating influence of institutional action. PLoS ONE, 9 (7). e103261. ISSN 1932-6203
Abstract
The approach presented in this article represents a generalizable and adaptable methodology for identifying complex interactions in educational systems and for investigating how manipulation of these systems may affect educational outcomes of interest. Multilayer Minimum Spanning Tree and Monte-Carlo methods are used. A virtual Sandbox University is created in order to facilitate effective identification of successful and stable initiatives within higher education, which can affect students' credits and student retention - something that has been lacking up until now. The results highlight the importance of teacher feedback and teacher-student rapport, which is congruent with current educational findings, illustrating the methodology's potential to provide a new basis for further empirical studies of issues in higher education from a complex systems perspective.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | ©� 2014 Forsman et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mathematics (Leeds) > Statistics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 15 Oct 2015 15:08 |
Last Modified: | 15 Oct 2015 15:08 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0103261 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Public Library of Science |
Identification Number: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0103261 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:89134 |
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