Making students part of the dataset: A model for statistical enquiry in social issues

Mark Brown

doi:10.1111/test.12131

Making students part of the dataset: A model for statistical enquiry in social issues

Mark Brown^*

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Abstract

This article reviews a flexible model for engaging students in statistical enquiry. Data from a student survey are first used to stimulate interest and introduce statistical concepts, while easing the transition to working with larger 'real world' secondary data.

Original language	English
Journal	Teaching Statistics
Early online date	2 Jun 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/test.12131
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

Enquiry based learning
Secondary data
Surveys
Teaching statistics

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Cathie Marsh Institute

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Making students part of the dataset: A model for statistical enquiry in social issues

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