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Abstract #300536

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Activity Number:	120
Type:	Contributed
Date/Time:	Monday, August 9, 2004 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor:	Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #300536
Title:	Challenges of Teaching Design and Analysis of Questionnaires to Business Students
Author(s):	Bodapati V.R. Gandhi*+
Companies:	University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Address:	College of Business Administration, Mayaguez, PR, 00681,
Keywords:	basic statistics ; applications ; business research methodology ; teaching ; questionnaire
Abstract:	This paper contrasts the design and curricula of introductory statistics courses with those of more advanced business research seminars and methodology courses that use statistics as a tool. The gaps between the training provided in basic statistics courses and the required practical applications encountered in survey data analysis are presented. The results of a pilot study of student opinion are discussed. Modifications of curriculum and teaching strategies are suggested.

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