A Comparative Analysis on the Effects of Cognitive Tools in Data Inquiry Cultivation

Hui Zhang, Bian Wu, Yi Ling Hu, Yu Jie Xu

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Abstract

The advent of the big data era has elevated the importance of understanding, analyzing, and mining data, necessitating data science education with cognitive tools aiding data inquiry. However, limited appraisals exist, especially regarding diverse tools' impact on data inquiry cognitive aspects. This study addresses this void by examining cognitive tool impact on data inquiry. The study collected discourse and questionnaire data generated during online collaborative tasks. Epistemic network analysis and difference testing unveiled cognitive pattern disparities, learning motivation, cognitive load, and self-efficacy variations between groups. Blockbased group displayed robust cognitive connections in data understanding and preparation. Text-based group focused on modeling and optimization iterations. Motivation and load didn't differ significantly, yet block-based group showed higher selfefficacy. Study concludes by acknowledging limitations and suggesting future research directions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Proceedings
EditorsJu-Ling Shih, Akihiro Kashihara, Weiqin Chen, Weiqin Chen, Hiroaki Ogata, Ryan Baker, Ben Chang, Seb Dianati, Jayakrishnan Madathil, Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef, Yuqin Yang, Hafed Zarzour
PublisherAsia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education
Pages295-300
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9786269689019
StatePublished - Dec 2023
Event31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Matsue, Shimane, Japan
Duration: 4 Dec 20238 Dec 2023

Publication series

Name31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Proceedings
Volume1

Conference

Conference31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityMatsue, Shimane
Period4/12/238/12/23

Keywords

  • CSCL
  • Data inquiry
  • cognitive tools
  • human-computer interaction

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