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Prior Knowledge and Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of a Fragmented Field of Research

Author(s) / Creator(s)

Bittermann, André
Stricker, Johannes
Schneider, Michael

Abstract / Description

Prior knowledge is a prime predictor of learning outcomes. Thus far, the effects of prior knowledge has been studied regarding various content areas and in many different scientific fields. This fragmentation of the field may hinder scientific progress. Thus, an integrating overview of research on this topic is needed. The overall aim of this exploratory study is to provide an overview of the field of prior knowledge in learning contexts by bibliometrically analyzing publications in psychology, educational sciences, and medical sciences. A total of 13 research questions will be addressed, referring to five areas: (1) topics, theories, and research methods of prior knowledge research, (2) methods and samples in educational settings, (3) prevalence of theoretically relevant terms, (4) publication outlets, and (5) subfields of psychology. Publication records and metadata will be collected from PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, ERIC, MEDLINE, and Web of Science. English-language research published between 1980 and 2020 will be included. Besides basic text statistics and frequency analyses, Structural Topic Modeling will be applied for topic identification.

Keyword(s)

prior knowledge learning prestorage instruction education bibliometrics topic modeling

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PsychArchives acquisition timestamp

2021-06-15 14:24:22 UTC

Publisher

PsychArchives

Citation

Bittermann, A., Stricker, J., & Schneider, M. (2021). Prior Knowledge and Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of a Fragmented Field of Research. PsychArchives. https://doi.org/10.23668/PSYCHARCHIVES.4903
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Bittermann, André
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Stricker, Johannes
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Schneider, Michael
  • PsychArchives acquisition timestamp
    2021-06-15T14:24:22Z
  • Made available on
    2021-06-15T14:24:22Z
  • Date of first publication
    2021-06-15
  • Abstract / Description
    Prior knowledge is a prime predictor of learning outcomes. Thus far, the effects of prior knowledge has been studied regarding various content areas and in many different scientific fields. This fragmentation of the field may hinder scientific progress. Thus, an integrating overview of research on this topic is needed. The overall aim of this exploratory study is to provide an overview of the field of prior knowledge in learning contexts by bibliometrically analyzing publications in psychology, educational sciences, and medical sciences. A total of 13 research questions will be addressed, referring to five areas: (1) topics, theories, and research methods of prior knowledge research, (2) methods and samples in educational settings, (3) prevalence of theoretically relevant terms, (4) publication outlets, and (5) subfields of psychology. Publication records and metadata will be collected from PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, ERIC, MEDLINE, and Web of Science. English-language research published between 1980 and 2020 will be included. Besides basic text statistics and frequency analyses, Structural Topic Modeling will be applied for topic identification.
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  • Publication status
    other
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  • Review status
    unknown
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  • Citation
    Bittermann, A., Stricker, J., & Schneider, M. (2021). Prior Knowledge and Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of a Fragmented Field of Research. PsychArchives. https://doi.org/10.23668/PSYCHARCHIVES.4903
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  • Persistent Identifier
    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/4332
  • Persistent Identifier
    https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.4903
  • Language of content
    eng
  • Publisher
    PsychArchives
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  • Keyword(s)
    prior knowledge
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  • Keyword(s)
    learning
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  • Keyword(s)
    prestorage
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  • Keyword(s)
    instruction
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  • Keyword(s)
    education
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  • Keyword(s)
    bibliometrics
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  • Keyword(s)
    topic modeling
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  • Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)
    150
  • Title
    Prior Knowledge and Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of a Fragmented Field of Research
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  • DRO type
    preregistration
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  • Visible tag(s)
    PRP-QUANT
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