Volume Two - Academic Conferences

Fatemeh Orooji et al.
4.1 System predefined methodology for introducing a new questionnaire
Each model dimension and their computational measures are defined via a systematic approach. The
approach contains some predefined phases to determine type of a questionnaire, add its questions,
determine its dimensions, and select its type of representation, explained in the following subsections.
Predefined phases enriched by some complimentary guides, enable managers and instructors to
define desired learning styles easily.
4.1.1 Type of questionnaire
The first phase of introducing a new questionnaire; proposed by unified LS system; is devoted to
determining type of questionnaire, as illustrated in Fig 5. By analyzing described questionnaires
modelers, we have categorized modelers as multiple choices, correct/incorrect, and numerical
questionnaires, based on their type of questions. Correct/incorrect questionnaire has some questions
with a simple yes/no answer while multiple choices questionnaire contains questions that ask user
opinion about the choices. Numerical questionnaire is a little more complicated since they demand
user to assign a number showing the value of his/her agreement with each questions.
Figure 5: First phase: choose type of questionnaire
4.1.2 Adding questions
Each questionnaire has a number of questions (40-80) asking about learner's personal
characteristics. These questions are determined in the second phase either by importing all of them
once (as an Excel table) or by typing questions one by one.
4.1.3 Questionnaire dimensions
Each questionnaire has some specific dimensions that represent the main aspect focused by modeler
designer. Third phase provides an interface to introduce questionnaire dimensions and reports. In this
phase, dimensions are introduced, and some questions are assigned to each dimension. In addition,
the evaluation method of each question is determined (whether it is needed to count number of ‘a’/‘b’
or it is just ‘true’/’false’). It needs to import modeler final text report, too. Prepared by experts, this text
recommends some useful guidelines for different types of learners. When a learner finishes answering
modeler questions, his/her model will be recognized and its related recommendations will be
presented.
4.1.4 Representation of modeler report
Shape of questionnaire report is determined at the last phase, where modeler scoring methods and
opposite dimensions are stated. First, some questionnaires categorize their numerical scores
substituting values by some predefined labels (low, medium or high). In this situation, each label has
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