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   (Friday 7th, 10:30-12:30)

SOTSS: a system for online testing of statistical skills

Authors

Derk Jan Kiewiet, Natacha Borgers

Presenter

• Derk Jan Kiewiet (Netherlands)

Abstract

This paper introduces the system SOTTS for online testing of statistical skills that involve software packages as SPSS. The emphasis of the system is on the interpretation of statistical output, and drawing conclusions based on these interpretations. Basic characteristics of the system are: 1) individual, 2) flexible, and 3) interactive. The system can examine statistical skills efficiently. The efficiency is achieved by the possibility to give exams at different time slots, without increasing the teacher’s workload unacceptably. Besides, the system also avoids the possibility for students to pass on answers or questions to each other.