Student Performance Dataset from a Quasi-experimental Study on the Use of Virtual Labs in Teaching Biology
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58197/gqy16y87Keywords:
Biology, data, dataset, Virtual Labs, quasi-experiment, RwandaAbstract
This dataset arises from a quasi-experimental study involving Rwandan senior secondary biology students (n = 168), comparing traditional instruction (n = 83) with teaching via virtual laboratory modules (n = 85). Data include pre‑ and post-intervention test scores on nerve cells, food nutrients, and enzyme activity concepts. The dataset enables replication of statistical analyses on virtual labs' effectiveness and supports meta-analyses exploring ICT in science education in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Value of the data:
- Enables analyses of academic gains attributable to virtual labs
- Supports subgroup comparisons (e.g., gender effects)
- Useful for global meta-studies on digital pedagogies in resource-limited settings
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