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  • The relationship between the cerebral lateralization for Arabic language and achievement in science

    Creator:
    Hafez, Abdullah Ibrahim M.
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    The major purpose of this study was to test the relationship between students' cerebral lateralization for the Arabic language and their achievement in science. A secondary purpose was to investigate handedness as a factor in that relationship. The experiment was conducted in the City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using dichotic...
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    approved: Redacted for privacy Thomas P. Evans The major purpose of this study was to test the

  • The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students

    Creator:
    Irving, Jan Louise
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    The purpose of this study was (a) to determine the effect of a four-step learner readiness profile: positive, active, clear, and energetic (PACE) on self-reported anxiety in first year nursing students before skill performance tests, and (b) to determine the effect of PACE on the performance of first year nursing...
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    Dissertation
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    -Reported Anxiety and Performance in First Year Nursing Students. Abstract approved: Thomas P. Evans

  • Boundary Dynamics of a Transformative Learning Network : Improving Connection at the Interface of Science and Society

    Creator:
    Risien, Julie
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    Transformative learning networks are a specific type of loose network with geographically distributed members and member organizations. They hold particular promise for transformation when both top-down and bottom-up processes have failed to support desired systems-level change. The aim of this dissertation is to build knowledge about the social-interactional processes, roles,...
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    Korestsky. Additional thanks goes my PhD. committee Bruce Evan Goldstein, Edward P. Weber, Hannah Gosnell

  • Designing and Using Multiplayer Tabletop Mathematics Learning Games

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    Renne, Michael E.
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    Teachers may be attracted to the use of a game in a learning activity under the presumption that students will find the game experience to be more “fun” than typical classroom activities. The use of a game in a learning activity should help students attain important learning outcomes and engage...
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    : ________________________________________________________________ Thomas P. Dick Teachers may be attracted to the use of a game in a learning activity

  • Effects of Elevated CO₂ on Speckled Sanddab (Citharichthys stigmaeus) Behavior

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    Andrade, Jessica F.
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    The direct and indirect effects of ocean acidification (OA) are a growing concern, particularly in areas already experiencing elevated levels of oceanic CO₂. Studies with marine fishes suggest that elevated CO₂ levels may affect behavior by interfering with an important brain neurotransmitter. Studies examining the effects of OA fish behavior...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________________________ Thomas P

  • Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction

    Creator:
    Strowbridge, Jessica
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    The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part of a professional development model developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). Specifically, this research investigates middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide developed by NWREL staff, examining the reliability with which teachers...
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    Thomas P. Dick The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part

  • Monte Carlo Tree Search with Fixed and Adaptive Abstractions

    Creator:
    Hostetler, Jesse A.
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    Monte Carlo tree search (MCTS) is a class of online planning algorithms for Markov decision processes (MDPs) and related models that has found success in challenging applications. In the online planning approach, the agent makes a decision in the current state by performing a limited forward search over possible futures...
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    Carlo Tree Search with Fixed and Adaptive Abstractions Abstract approved: Thomas G. Dietterich Alan P

  • Natal source contributions of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) recruits in the southeastern Bering Sea

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    DiMaria, Ruth A.
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    Effective and sustainable fisheries management not only depends on identifying and defining stocks (fundamental unit of management), but also on having knowledge of factors influencing the abundance, distribution and connectivity of stocks. Population structure of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in the southeastern Bering Sea (EBS) remains unresolved although genetic data...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . 9 CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Dr. Thomas P. Hurst assisted with data analysis and was involved