%0 Journal Article
%T Simulation Tool for Teaching Multivariate Experimental Design on Paracetamol Syrup Formulation
%A Wibul Wongpoowarak
%A Payom Wongpoowarak
%A Prapaporn Boonme
%J Silpakorn University Science and Technology Journal
%D 2008
%I 
%X Computer simulation is one of effective tools for instructors to illustrate effects of experimental design in its entire complexity since the students can be exposed to a large variety of experimental designs within a relative short period of time. In this study, the syrup formulation of paracetamol was used as a model topic. The program written as a Visual Basic module within Microsoft AccessTM was used to simulate the formulation behavior. The 23 forth-year pharmacy students in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkhla University used this program to have direct experience in ¡®EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN¡¯ topic. The efficiency of the generated computer simulation program on the students¡¯ learning was determined by the evaluation of the satisfaction of the students using a questionnaire. The results suggested that this tool was useful and satisfactory for the students¡¯ self-studying.
%K Computer simulation
%K Multivariate experimental design
%K Syrup formulation
%U http://www.journal.su.ac.th/index.php/sustj/article/view/115/118