eCOTS 2020 - Program

A strong case has been made for the important role that pedagogy plays in engaging students in their learning of statistics. While pedagogy is certainly critical, there is more to consider than just pedagogy. This talk will focus on other important and interrelated contributors to both student and faculty engagement—context, communication, connections and commitment.

Traditionally, statistical training has focused primarily on mathematical derivations, proofs of statistical tests, and the general correctness of what methods to use for certain applications. However, this is only one dimension of the practice of doing analysis. In this talk, I discuss an alternative framework for viewing the field, borrowing upon the past work in other fields such as design. Looking forward, we as a field can borrow from these fields to cultivate and hone the creative lens so necessary to the success of applied work.