Re: help with survey

[rodemann@mathematik.uni-ulm.de (Joerg Rodemann)]

Duane sent us a little form for his survey on introductory programming
languages. I think he should revise his form a bit because it leaves some
statements quite unclear.

Duane Crawford (dcrawf3@gl.umbc.edu) wrote:
> 3.  Your chosen language(s) textbooks are _________. 
>     [ ] above average
>     [ ] average
>     [ ] below average

What criterium do you want us to use for this ranking? Level (beginner, 
medium, professional)? Quality (as far as one can judge on this in a
not subjective way...)?

> 5.  Your chosen language is practical (everyone uses it). 
                              ^^^^^^^^^
At least you tell us what you mean by practical. From a logical standpoint
I might say: NO --- whatever language you choose since for sure there are
some people who do not use the chosen language.  ;-> I guess your assumed
answer is 'NO' for all other languages besides C/C++...although there 
certainly are a lot of people with a different opinion.

Greetings

Joerg

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