Iteration vs Recursion in Introduction to Programming Classes: An Empirical Study

In this article we have presented the results of an empirical study which was carried out on 130 students in Introduction to programming classes. Their initial preference, success rate, comprehension and subsequent preference were studied when dealing with programming tasks which could be solved usi...

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Published in:Cybernetics and information technologies : CIT Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 63 - 72
Main Author: Sulov, Vladimir
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sofia Sciendo 01.12.2016
De Gruyter Brill Sp. z o.o., Paradigm Publishing Services
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ISSN:1314-4081, 1311-9702, 1314-4081
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Summary:In this article we have presented the results of an empirical study which was carried out on 130 students in Introduction to programming classes. Their initial preference, success rate, comprehension and subsequent preference were studied when dealing with programming tasks which could be solved using either iteration or recursion.
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ISSN:1314-4081
1311-9702
1314-4081
DOI:10.1515/cait-2016-0068