TABLE 1

Individual Question Results (N = 121)

HypothesesHypothesized PathtpHypothesis Testing
H1The online classroom facilitates more substantive discussion than the traditional classroom–1.91.058Supported
H1Within a course, there will be a more equitable distribution of participation in online discussion than in a traditional classroom.–6.65.000Supported
H1Because of anonymity, debate will increase with students and faculty members in an online discussion than the traditional classroom.–3.46.001Supported
H1Faculty members who ask students who dominate discussions groups to speak less will have a more equal distribution of participation among students in the online environment than the traditional environment..454.650Not supported
H2Online environment is pleasurable14.302.000Supported
H2Online environment is exciting–10.276.000Supported
H2Online environment is fun–15.053.000Supported
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