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Comparative analysis of students training needs regarding Internet and its effects

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  • Turturean, Monica
  • TURTUREAN, Ciprian Ionel

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In this article we will try to realize a comparative study in order to find out if the internet has a positive or a negative role for undergraduate’s university students. The purpose of this study is to identify the perception of undergraduate university students regarding the effects of the internet for their scientific activities and their training needs. The study is based on data obtained from the application of a sample survey which studies the opinion of undegraduate students regarding the role of internet in students education. The sample size was 496 students (students from „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi and from „Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava.

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  • Turturean, Monica & TURTUREAN, Ciprian Ionel, 2012. "Comparative analysis of students training needs regarding Internet and its effects," MPRA Paper 40434, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    higher education; internet role; attitude; academic performance; students’ training needs;
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    JEL classification:

    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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