Abstract #300378

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JSM 2003 Abstract #300378
Activity Number: 263
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2003 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #300378
Title: Implementing a Computerized Tutor in an Introductory Statistics Course - THIS LUNCHEON IS CANCELLED
Author(s): Oded Meyer*+
Companies: Carnegie Mellon University
Address: Dept. of Statistics, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213,
Keywords: tutor ; statistics education ; introductory course
Abstract:

A statistics computerized tutor is a learning tool that presents students with a data-analysis problem, guides them through the solution, and provides individually tailored feedback. The discussion will focus on the pedagogical and statistical ideas behind the development of such a tutor, the advantages and challenges of integrating a computerized tutor in the course, as well as ways in which the tutor can be improved. The discussion will follow a short demonstration.

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