Title

Conceptions Of Efficiency: Applications In Learning And Problem Solving

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to clarify conceptions, definitions, and applications of learning and problem-solving efficiency. Conceptions of efficiency vary within the field of educational psychology, and there is little consensus as to how to define, measure, and interpret the efficiency construct. We compare three diverse models that differ in computation (i.e., how efficiency scores are calculated), measurement (i.e., what variables are used to calculate an efficiency score), and application (i.e., under what research and instructional contexts each model should be used). Strengths and weaknesses of each model are discussed. The article provides a definition of the underlying construct assessed by each model and considers the most plausible interpretation of each type of efficiency score. Recommendations are provided for using these conceptions in future research, and especially the use of multiple measures in the same study. © Division 15, American Psychological Association.

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Publication Title

Educational Psychologist

Volume

45

Issue

1

Number of Pages

1-14

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/00461520903213618

Socpus ID

77950908667 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/77950908667

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