In this paper, we examine the role of technology in statistics education from the viewpoint of a developing country. We begin with a brief overview of the developing region in question. We next provide a definition of statistics education which, in our view, may be used to identify in general who needs statistics education, who should provide it, and at what level statistics education should begin.<br>The role of statistics education is explored in relation to three broad areas where it plays an important role, namely, in business and industry, some aspects of government, and overall socioeconomic and scientific progress. Following this, technologies for effective teaching and learning statistics at different levels are explored. This paper ends with a discussion of the questions to be addressed regarding the role of technology in statistics education. Recommendations for research are suggested, especially in relation to developing regions.
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