This paper is from Session 4G: Learning statistics through projects

which comes under Topic 4: Statistics education at the post secondary (tertiary) level

Other papers under session 4G ... 4G2: Student discovery projects in data analysis 4G3: Formulating statistical questions and implementing statistics...

(Tuesday 13th, 16:30-18:00)

Incorporating a research experience into an early undergraduate statistics course

Presenter

• Shonda Kuiper (Grinnell College, United States)

Abstract

This paper describes guided interdisciplinary projects for early undergraduate courses that encourage students to experience the role of a research scientist and to understand how statistics is used in advancing scientific knowledge. An inquiry-based introductory lab activity walks students through a relatively advanced statistical topic. After the introductory lab, students conduct a research project that involves reading primary journal articles, developing their own research hypothesis, conducting a study, and presenting their results. The global warming hockey stick controversy described in this paper is one example of several intriguing real-world projects that can demonstrate the intellectual content and broad applicability of statistics as a discipline.

Other papers under session 4G ... 4G2: Student discovery projects in data analysis 4G3: Formulating statistical questions and implementing statistics...