The mediating role of cognitive flexibility in the relationship between computational thinking and design thinking among students at the college of information technology
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10441862Keywords:
Computational thinking, cognitive flexibility, design thinking, mediating, college of information technologyAbstract
Thinking is essential in the age of informatics for individuals and communities seeking to improve their lives and understand the world around them. The objective of this study is to determine the statistical significance of the correlations between computational thinking, cognitive flexibility, and design thinking among students in the college of information technology. The study examines the direct, indirect, and total effects between these three variables. A descriptive approach was used for this research, and data was collected from 378 male and female university students. The researcher utilized various statistical methods to assess the validity and reliability of the tools used. The findings of the study are explained in accordance with the theoretical framework and previous research.
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