Rank response functions in an online learning environment

Tim Klausmann, Valentin Wagner and Isabell Zipperle

Economics Letters, 2021, vol. 209, issue C

Abstract: We estimate rank response functions after receiving rank-order feedback in an online learning platform. We find that the shapes of the rank response functions depend on the outcome measure under consideration. For our effort measure, i.e., whether learners continue to interact with the platform, we can reject a linear rank response function and find significant evidence of a U-shaped relationship. For our performance measure, i.e., correctly solved exercises, we find no clear pattern overall but suggestive evidence for a linearly decreasing rank response function for individuals in the lower half of the ability distribution, i.e., the lower the rank the lower the performance.

Keywords: Rank response function; Rank-order feedback; Education; Online learning platform (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D83 I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2021.110096

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