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Abstract #304134

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Activity Number: 27
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Sunday, August 7, 2005 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #304134
Title: One Dataset, Six Projects
Author(s): Brian E. Smith*+
Companies: McGill University
Address: 1001 Sherbrooke St West, Montreal, PQ, H3A 1G5, Canada
Keywords: Project ; Data ; Exploration ; Statistics
Abstract:

This presentation will describe a single dataset used as the basis for six projects throughout two introductory business statistics courses that comprise the first year of statistics instruction. The projects cover a range of topics from introductory data exploration through analysis of variance and multiple regression. They are presented to the students in the form of an ongoing dialog between upper-level bank managers and a statistical consultant. Through their work on these projects, students learn to explore data, generate queries about the nature of the dataset, and perform appropriate statistical tests of hypothesis. The projects are deliberately left open-ended and students are given considerable latitude in deciding which procedures to perform and how to resolve unanswered questions about the data. The underlying idea is to ensure that students gain experience and insight, using technology as required, and develop practical skills in managing data.

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