The use of projects in applied statistics courses

Book: 
American Statistical Association 1992 Proceedings of the Section on Statistical Education
Authors: 
McKenzie, J. D. Jr.
Type: 
Proceedings
Category: 
Teaching
Pages: 
142-146
Year: 
1992
Publisher: 
American Statistical Association
Place: 
Washington, D. C.
URL: 
RISE
Abstract: 

This paper describes how projects can be incorporated into an applied statistics course, with particular attention directed towards courses with a small number of students. It presents a summary of how the author, his colleagues, and other educators use projects. It concludes with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of using this pedagogical tool.

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