scholarly journals Mixed‐method analysis of undergraduate and graduate student perceptions towards r suggests lecture and self‐paced tutorial introductions produce similar outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon F. Custer ◽  
Linda T.A. Diepen ◽  
Janel Seeley
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Method Analysis

Mixed-method analysis of college student perceptions towards R suggest lecture and self-paced tutorial introductions produce similar outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Custer ◽  
Linda TA van Diepen ◽  
Janel Seeley
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Quantitative Literacy ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Student Questionnaire ◽  
Statistical Programming ◽  
Method Analysis

Quantitative literacy is necessary to keep pace with the exponentially increasing magnitude of biological data and the complexity of statistical tools. However, statistical programming can cause anxiety in new learners and educators alike. In order to produce graduates that are well-prepared for quantitative research, overcoming the initial hurdles associated with statistical programming is a must. Often, valuable class time is dedicated to teaching introductory concepts of statistical programming, leaving instructors short on time. Here we present an introductory tutorial to statistical programming in the language R. Our tutorial is easily customizable, self-paced, and can be used in secondary through graduate level classrooms. Student questionnaire responses suggest that perceptions towards R became generally more favorable following an introduction to the program, with an increased likelihood of returning to R for their statistical and graphical needs. These results were found across multiple formats for introducing statistical programming in R and suggest that a tutorial style introduction is as effective as a series of lectures for altering student perceptions towards statistical programming. Our tutorial provides a self-paced introduction that covers basic programming in R and offers students an opportunity to learn the basic skills that so often act as a roadblock for learning and utilizing more complex quantitative tools, while reserving class time for instruction.

Commentary on Chaplain-Physician Interactions From the Chaplain’s Perspective: A Mixed Method Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 104990912110030
Author(s):  
Rev George Handzo ◽  
Rev Brian Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Health System ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Optimal Patient Care ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Method Analysis

Gomez and her colleagues have presented a helpful study of the relationship of the chaplains in her health system to physicians which highlights several barriers to a well-integrated relationship and thus to more optimal patient care. We have seen these same barriers as we have consulted with health systems nationally and have also identified many best practices that mediate or even eliminate many of these barriers. This commentary describes some of what we have seen as chaplain-generated causes of those barriers and effective strategies that have been employed to overcome them. We also provide some resources for chaplains who wish to institute some of these best practices themselves.

A mixed method analysis of differential reasons for condom use and non-use among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200002
Author(s):  
Nathan J. Lachowsky ◽  
David J. Brennan ◽  
Graham W. Berlin ◽  
Rusty Souleymanov ◽  
Georgi Georgievski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Method Analysis
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