Teaching statistics to non-statisticians- An application oriented approach


Book: 
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Teaching Statistics, 1982
Authors: 
Sadasivan, G.
Editors: 
Grey, D. R., Holmes, P., Barnett, V., & Constable, G. M.
Category: 
Volume: 
I
Pages: 
219-231
Year: 
1983
Publisher: 
Organising Committee of the First International Conference on Teaching Statistics
Place: 
Sheffield
Abstract: 

The method of teaching statistics to non-statisticians must be application-oriented. They should be trained as to how to present interpretative results. Examples must be given to demonstrate what can be inferred and what cannot be inferred from real data. The teaching method can be the same in each specialised area except in areas as collection of agricultural statistics where the contents are purely descriptive. A course in computer programming is a must for most types of non-statisticians. Field work involving independent designing of data collection and analysis is also a must for most non-statisticians.

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