What Best Predicts Computer Proficiency?

Gerald E. Evans; Mark G. Simkin

doi:10.1145/68814.68817

What Best Predicts Computer Proficiency?

Gerald E. Evans, Mark G. Simkin

Management Information Systems

University of Nevada, Reno

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Abstract

Identifying variables that predict computer aptitude can help educators and employers target potential students and employees. The authors examine a number of possible explanatory variables including demographic profiles, high school achievements, prior computer training and experience, cognitive styles, and problem-solving abilities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1322-1327
Number of pages	6
Journal	Communications of the ACM
Volume	32
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/68814.68817
State	Published - Jan 11 1989

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