Teaching introductory statistics at tertiary level: A shift in emphasis

Book: 
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Teaching Statistics
Authors: 
Martin, P.
Editors: 
Vere-Jones, D., Carlyle, S., & Dawkins, B. P.
Type: 
Proceedings
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
2
Pages: 
56-60
Year: 
1991
Publisher: 
International Statistical Institute
Place: 
Voorburg, Netherlands
Abstract: 

This paper describes the need for a shift in emphasis away from the development of operations as described by Leontiev, towards the provision of increased experience of statistical activity.

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