This paper is from Session 8D: Research on technology in statistics education

which comes under Topic 8: Research in statistics education

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(Friday 16th, 14:00-16:00)

Introducing concepts of statistical inference via randomization tests

Presenter

• John Holcomb (Cleveland State University, United States)

Co-authors

• Beth Chance (California Polytechnic State University, United States)
• Allan Rossman (California Polytechnic State University, United States)
• Emily Tietjen (California Polytechnic State University, United States)
• George Cobb (Mount Holyoke College, United States)

Abstract

For over a decade now, technology tools have been advocated to assist student understanding of statistical concepts. We have designed and used applets that simulate sampling and randomization tests as a means for introducing students to concepts of statistical inference. In this talk we present the results of our investigation on the impact of using applets for this purpose with tertiary students. The foci of our investigation include appreciating the reasoning process behind statistical significance, understanding what a p-value is, and recognizing factors that affect p-values. We present the results of small classroom experiments designed to help inform our curricular materials and manner of teaching.

Other papers under session 8D ... 8D2: Development of ideas in data and chance through the use of tools... 8D3: Developing students’ computer-supported simulation and modelling... 8D4: Conceptual issues in quantifying expectation: insights from...