Book:
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Teaching Statistics
Editors:
Vere-Jones, D., Carlyle, S., & Dawkins, B. P.
Type:
Category:
Volume:
1
Pages:
79-83
Year:
1991
Publisher:
International Statistical Institute
Place:
Voorburg, Netherlands
Abstract:
What's needed to excite interest in mathematics? We've found a common approach useful both in industry and the schools. Focussing on open-ended problems reveals both the practical impact of quantitative thinking and the role advanced numerical methods play in improving the quality of decisions. Using examples drawn from industry, a framework will be provided to introduce statistical thought into asking questions and getting answers.
The CAUSE Research Group is supported in part by a member initiative grant from the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics and Data Science Education