The Moderation Effect of Motivation on the Relationship between Internet Search and Critical Thinking
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The advancement of Internet bought potential to engage learners in practicing using critical thinking skills by searching the information to solve any given academic problems. This study investigated a model incorporating the interaction between Internet search strategies and motivation, in influencing critical thinking skill. A web survey was conducted to gather data from 307 subjects from United States. The results supported the research hypothesis that motivation influences the strength of the predictive relationship between Internet Search and critical thinking. The post-hoc analysis suggested that the prediction of Internet search on critical thinking for the low motivation group was stronger than for the high and medium motivation groups. Implications for theories are recommended.
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