Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
290
Language
English
Published
Apr 11, 2016
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2016
ISBN-10
3319287893
ISBN-13
9783319287898
Description
Fridolin Wild's work delves into the innovative intersection of learning analytics and data science through practical applications of R, focusing on Social Network Analysis (SNA), Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA), and Multi-Part Item Analysis (MPIA). This resource is tailored for educators, researchers, and data analysts seeking to enhance their understanding of learning processes and outcomes using data-driven approaches.
The narrative encapsulates key methodologies and provides step-by-step instructions, promoting a hands-on experience that empowers readers to manipulate and interpret educational data effectively. Wild emphasizes the importance of visualizing complex data sets, making intricate concepts accessible and engaging through the use of R, a powerful statistical programming language.
With a mixture of theory and practical implementation, this book offers valuable insights into how data analytics can inform teaching strategies and improve learner engagement. Readers are invited to unlock the potential of learning analytics, leveraging modern techniques to foster deeper insights into educational practices.
The narrative encapsulates key methodologies and provides step-by-step instructions, promoting a hands-on experience that empowers readers to manipulate and interpret educational data effectively. Wild emphasizes the importance of visualizing complex data sets, making intricate concepts accessible and engaging through the use of R, a powerful statistical programming language.
With a mixture of theory and practical implementation, this book offers valuable insights into how data analytics can inform teaching strategies and improve learner engagement. Readers are invited to unlock the potential of learning analytics, leveraging modern techniques to foster deeper insights into educational practices.