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Activity Number:
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507
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 10, 2006 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #306383 |
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Title:
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Using Online Videos To Supplement Classroom Instruction
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Author(s):
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Monnie McGee*+ and Jing Cao and Robert Skinner and Ian K. Aberle
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Companies:
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Southern Methodist University and Southern Methodist University and Southern Methodist University and Southern Methodist University
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Address:
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3225 Daniel Ave., Room 144 Heroy, Dallas, TX, 75275-0332,
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Keywords:
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introductory statistics ; hybrid instruction ; course management system ; streaming video
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Abstract:
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Students taking introductory statistics courses often complain that there are not enough examples given in class. In lieu of working homework problems in class (which is what they really want), we created digital videos of course instructors working problems from the text. The videos were placed on a course website. Half of the students in each of two sections of the course (taught by different instructors) were randomized to access the videos. Although ability to view the videos did not affect the students' final course grades or exam grades, students who could see the videos said that they were very helpful in doing homework and preparing for exams.
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