Research in statistics education
Convenors
- Arthur Bakker (The Netherlands)
- Tim Burgess (New Zealand)
Abstract
More and more policymakers and companies ask for data and modelling in context to make their decisions evidence-based. In the context of statistics education this implies there is a need for research that informs stakeholders in education about what works and what is relevant. What counts as evidence in different communities, however, differs widely, but a well-developed and accessible research literature is clearly essential for promoting the field of statistics education. This ICOTS topic will therefore pay particular attention to the development of statistics education research, examining current research problems, directions for future areas of inquiry, and the use of theoretical models on which our research might be based. In addition to including sessions on teaching and learning statistics and probability, and the role of technology, we also plan a session on publishing in research journals.Sessions
| Session | Title | Organizer |
| 8A | Research on developing students’ statistical reasoning in primary and middle school | Dani Ben-Zvi (Israel) Sibel Kazak (Turkey) |
| 8B | Research on developing students’ statistical reasoning at secondary and tertiary levels | Dani Ben-Zvi (Israel) Sibel Kazak (Turkey) |
| 8C | Making sense of risk | Cliff Konold (United States) Dave Pratt (United Kingdom) |
| 8D | Research on technology in statistics education | Robert Gould (United States) |
| 8E | Theoretical frameworks in statistics education research | Tim Burgess (New Zealand) |
| 8F | Research methodologies in statistics education | Tjaart Imbos (Netherlands) |
| 8G | New researchers’ mentoring forum: panel and discussion | Joan Garfield (United States) |
| 8H | How to publish research in statistics education journals (panel) | Arthur Bakker (The Netherlands) Flavia Jolliffe (United Kingdom) |
| 8I | Research into learning statistics in vocational educational and training | Arthur Bakker (The Netherlands) |
| 8J | Evidence-based statistical practice | Fiona Fidler (Australia) |