Provide the citation and attach a pdf of the article.
Abdul Rashid, Nazre bin, & Bin Othman, Md Zahar, & Bin Johan, Rasyidi, & Bin Jh Sidek, Salman Firdaus. (2019). Cisco Packet Tracer Simulation as Effective Pedagogy in Computer Networking Course. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, Vol. 13. https://doi.org/103991/ijim.v13i10.11283
CISCO Packet Tracer Article Review
What is the abstract of the article?
The Computer Networking course commonly taught in mixed
mode involving lecture and practical session whereas beside face-to-face theory
session, students need to experience hands-on activities in order to appreciate the
technology and contents. Nevertheless, the abstraction in Computer Networking
course such as the complexity in TCP/IP network layering, the connection and
configuration of client and server’s framework, differences in static and dynamic
IP address configuration had imposed a great challenge for students to understand
and grab the main concept of computer networking technology. As such, an
approach of using computer network simulation and visualization tool in teaching
and learning Computer Networking course is seen beneficial for lecturers and
students. In this research, computer network simulation software of Cisco Packet
Tracer was utilized in Computer Networking (MTN3023) course. Students
(N=55) were exposed to Cisco Packet Tracer on which they developed Wide
Area Network (WAN) that consists of configuration activities of Personal
Computer (PC), servers and switches according to Cisco standard. Subsequently,
student’s feedback and their insight on the effectiveness of Cisco packet Tracer
in learning computer networking were probed using questionnaire. All the
feedbacks were investigate statistically using SPSS 16.0. From the analysis, the
descriptive results shown that all students were agreed (N=32: Strongly Agree;
N=23: Agree) that Cisco Packet Tracer had successfully help them to understand
several key concepts of computer networking and at the same quash some
abstractions they faced in the course. In a nutshell, Cisco Packet Tracer as a
simulation and visualization tool had been proven to be an effective software in
supporting the teaching and learning of Computer Networking course.
Was the study experimental or non-experimental? Explain, tell us what made that clear. 
This particular study would be considered non-experimental. The basis for this study was monitoring and interviewing students who were progressing through a networking course and utilizing Cisco Packet Tracer Simulation to help supplement their learning and asking them how they felt about the packet tracer simulation and if they found it beneficial. There was no other group of students not utilizing the simulation, which would have been a control group that would be necessary in an experimental study. Also, the main method of measurement, interviews and questionnaires, are considered main methods for non-experimental studies.
Was the research qualitative or quantitative? Again, explain.
The research utilized would be considered quantitative. This is due to the fact that the measurement utilized was typically interviews and questionnaires that were aimed towards asking the student how they felt about utilizing the simulation. Being able to measure how someone feels about a product  and how it benefited them is very difficult to quantify. If the study was in a more quantitative nature, there would have been some sort of numerical data on how the simulation effected the grades of the students.
What was the population studied?
The population being studied is college students who take computer networking courses.
What sample was used for this study?
The sample for this study was the computer networking students at the University Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
What was the method of measurement? 
The research was qualitative. The only data collected and retained was the student’s answers to questionnaires. The study required students to answer questions such as “Do you feel that the interconnection of TCP/IP layers is hard to be conceptualized/ imagined?”. The students would then rate their feelings on a scale of 1-5, with one being “strongly disagree” and 5 being “strongly agree”.
What was the method of analysis?
The data was compiled and grouped to describe how the students felt about whether or not the simulation was benefitting their learning. Ultimately, the vast majority of students felt that Cisco Packet Tracer was helping them grasp the material better than they would have if they would have only had lectures on the subjects.
What was the conclusion of the study? 
The conclusion of the study was that all three objectives were met and that the students overall felt that there was a significant advantage to having access to the Cisco Packet Tracer on top of the lectures. The three objectives were: to examine the impact of the simulation in practical session of a computer networking course, to analyze students understanding of the TCP/IP network based on configuring utilizing Cisco Packet Tracer, and to investigate the effectiveness of the simulation in teaching computer networking concepts. A large majority of the students either strongly agreed or agreed that the simulation was a benefit to their learning.
Was this study useful to you? Explain in detail.
This study was beneficial to me because we utilize Cisco Packet Tracer here at Fort Hays State University. I have taken the Networking I class so far and intend to take the Networking II class in the near future. Due to this, I wanted to learn how beneficial others felt it was to go through all of the Cisco Packet Tracer assignments. Typically, there are extra practice sessions of Cisco Packet Tracer available in these courses that I do not always get to. After learning how valuable others felt this option is through this study, I am now more likely to do extra simulations in the future.
What would be the next logical step in extending this study?
The next logical step in extending this study would be to expand the view of the study into other areas of computer science or networking. For example, a study could be done to see if simulations were beneficial to students who were attempting to learn about firewalls and how they function. This would give readers a more holistic view on how simulations either help or hinder on a more broad sense than just networking.
References:
Abdul Rashid, Nazre bin, & Bin Othman, Md Zahar, & Bin Johan, Rasyidi, & Bin Jh Sidek, Salman Firdaus. (2019). Cisco Packet Tracer Simulation as Effective Pedagogy in Computer Networking Course. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, Vol. 13. https://doi.org/103991/ijim.v13i10.11283
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