%0 Journal Article
%T Is Identical Really Identical? An Investigation of Equivalency Theory and Online Learning
%A Ruth Lapsley
%A Brian Kulik
%A Rex Moody
%A J. B. (Ben) Arbaugh
%J Journal of Educators Online
%D 2008
%I Journal of Educators Online
%X This study investigates the validity of equivalency theory among 63 students by comparing two introductory upper-division human resource management courses: one taught online, the other in a traditional classroom. Commonalities included same term, same professor, and identical assignments/tests in the same order, thus allowing a direct comparison of course outcomes. MANCOVA results supported equivalency theory, and further suggest that the online learning pedagogy may be superior in its overall effect on student performance.
%U http://www.thejeo.com/Archives/Volume5Number1/LapsleyetalPaper.pdf