出版社:The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)
摘要:Conventionally, undergraduate students in Universities are been examined using the paper based approach. However, with the advancements in Information Computer Technology (ICT), universities have introduced the electronic based approach of examination. This paper is an exploratory study that investigates students' perception of computer based approach for examining undergraduate accounting courses in University of Maiduguri. The study was conducted using structured questionnaires administered to 122 purposively selected undergraduate students from four departments who had taken electronic based exams in accounting courses. The Instrument’s reliability was established using the Cronbach alpha coefficient and items were found to be consistent in measuring each construct. Data was coded and analyzed with the aid of Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The results from the Factor Analysis showed that Students’ Assessment of E-exam Facilities, Technical Challenges Encountered by accounting students during e-exams, Students’ Views about Enhancing E-exam were principal factors that influenced Students perception of E-exam for examining undergraduate accounting courses in University of Maiduguri.
关键词:Computer Based Examination; Undergraduate Students; Accounting Courses; Nigeria.