Abstract #302149

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JSM 2003 Abstract #302149
Activity Number: 80
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, August 4, 2003 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #302149
Title: Statistical Literacy at Augsburg College 2002: Course Design and Reviewer Comments
Author(s): Julie D. Naylor*+ and Milo Schield and William Jasperson
Companies: Consultant and Augsburg College and Augsburg College
Address: 4207 Vincent Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410-1520,
Keywords: statistical education
Abstract:

Statistical literacy at Augsburg College is a course that involves the study of statistics as evidence in arguments. The goals of this course are presented by Dr. Schield along with the selection and organization of related topics. Highlights of each chapter are presented. Key distinctions include causation versus association, experiment versus observational study, and chance, bias, and confounding. A primary focus is on statistical literacy: evaluating and communicating arguments involving statistics. A secondary focus is on statistical confounding since large observational studies are becoming the norm and since confounding is a primary factor in such studies. During the 2002-2003 academic year, Dr. Jasperson and Dr. Naylor observed Dr. Schield's teaching of a one-semester course in statistical literacy and studied the teaching materials and tests being used. Dr. Jasperson and Dr. Naylor review the course design and the current status of the teaching materials. They comment on student difficulties and achievements, and they note how their thinking about statistical literacy and statistical education has shifted based on their experience.

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