dc.contributor.advisor |
Catano, Victor M. (Victor Michael), 1944- |
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dc.creator |
Benoit, D. M. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2011-05-09T12:31:36Z |
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dc.date.available |
2011-05-09T12:31:36Z |
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dc.date.issued |
1988 |
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dc.identifier.other |
BF431 B46 1988 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/22185 |
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dc.description |
vii, 124 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
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dc.description |
Bibliography: leaves 100-106. |
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dc.description.abstract |
Although researchers have started concentrating on the programming behavior of computer programmers, the material produced so far has not been merged into a testable theory; each study focuses on a particular problem without integrating the results into a workable overall model. In addition, most studies have concentrated on the measure of programming skills and aptitudes, rather than on the underlying cognitive processes differentiating programmers from non-programmers. While many studies focus on the human-system interaction, very little has been attempted to specify which strategies computer programmers use to solve problems, how they process and integrate information; whether these strategies are specific to a certain type of people, or whether these processes can be taught and improve with experience. Two partial models were examined, the syntactic/semantic model of programmer behavior, and the heuristic/algorithmic problem-solving model, in order to attempt to build a stronger base for the evaulation of programmer aptitudes.
Analysis indicated that: on Master Mind, Experienced Programmers performed better than the General Population; Novice Programmers performed better than the Control Group; and Novice Programmers performance was related to their grade on the BASIC course. On Semantic Ability Test, Experienced Programmers performed better than General Population, althought not significantly so; Novice Programmers performance was related to tehir grade on the BASIC course, although not significantly so.
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dc.description.provenance |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University |
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dc.subject.lcc |
BF431 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Problem solving |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Computer programmers -- Ability testing |
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dc.title |
Cognitive model and problem-solving processes of computer programmers |
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dc.type |
Text |
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thesis.degree.name |
Master of Science in Applied Psychology |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Psychology |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.) |
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