Computer Testing for a Data Analysis Course


Authors: 
Taylor, S. A., Hopfe, M. W., & Hebert, T. E.
Category: 
Volume: 
8(1)
Pages: 
Online
Year: 
2000
Publisher: 
Journal of Statistics Education
URL: 
http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/secure/v8n1/taylor.cfm
Abstract: 

Given the emphasis on utilizing the computer in many statistics courses, we discuss how we have implemented microcomputer task based testing in our courses. Background information is provided about a required, undergraduate, multiple section course, and why we believe computer-based testing is an effective evaluation instrument. Issues of examination design, administration, and evaluation are presented. Examples of problems used in computer-based exams are also included.

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

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