Children and databases: an analysis of data entry and query formulation
Janet Spavold · Journal of Computer Assisted Learning · 1989
Abstract This study was undertaken, in part, to analyse the means by which primary children familiarized themselves with a large database. Their approaches to the problems of coding data for entry were studied and the types of error and frequency of occurrence were recorded. Query formulation was studied in parallel with data entry, particularly the difficulties presented by the correct expression of queries, choice of tests and use of coded fields. Attention was paid to the age and sex of the children for both aspects of the study.