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JSM 2002 Abstract #301105
Activity Number: 376
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Thursday, August 15, 2002 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education*
Abstract - #301105
Title: Smoking, Lung Function, and Teaching Statistics
Author(s): Michael Kahn*+
Affiliation(s): St. Olaf College
Address: , Northfield, Minnesota, 55057-1098,
Keywords: statistics education ; case study
Abstract:

Rosner ("Fundamentals of Biostatistics", 5th ed., Duxbury) provides a dataset from a study (Tager, et al, 1979, Am. J. Epi. Vol 110, No. 1, 15-26) concerning the relationship between children's pulmonary function and cigarette smoking in conjunction with a variety of related variables. This dataset provides an accessible context and substantial opportunity for students to explore a wide range of statistical issues. Topics range from those typically covered in introductory courses to intermediate-level modelling courses. This talk will provide brief descriptions of how the data are used for discussion and motivation for many of these statistical issues and techniques.

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