Using Consulting for Teaching Elementary Statistics.


Authors: 
Truran, J. & Arnold, A.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Category: 
Volume: 
24(2)
Pages: 
46-50
Year: 
2002
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

Consulting in statistics is usually deferred until at least near the end of a first degree, but this article shows how some aspects can be effectively taught to students in upper secondary or early tertiary courses in a way which reinforces their learning of standard basic concepts. We suggest that the existence of a real client adds a degree of realism not available in other ways, and emphasizes to students the importance of blending statistical calculations with meaningful communication.

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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