Statistical Notes
How to Write Compound Statements in Structured Computer Programming Languages?
Authors:
André Vandierendonck ,
Department of Psychology University of Ghent H. Dunantlaan 2 9000 Gent, BE
Abstract
An experiment is reported which demonstrates that novice computer programmers show a better comprehension of moderately complex computer programs composed according loan indenting scheme in which a new line is taken for each compound statement, as compared to programs in which the compound statement starts at the end of the line containing the statement. There was no interaction between the indenting scheme and the specific programming language used (RATFOR vs. PASCAL).
How to Cite:
Vandierendonck, A., De Soete, G. and Vlaeminck, F., 1985. How to Write Compound Statements in Structured Computer Programming Languages?. Psychologica Belgica, 25(2), pp.169–174. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pb.737
Published on
01 Jan 1985.
Peer Reviewed
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