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Activity Number:
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315
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Government Statistics
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| Abstract - #307855 |
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Title:
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Web Services as an Aid in Promoting Statistical Knowledge Within Educational Institutions
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Author(s):
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Reija Helenius*+
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Companies:
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Statistics Finland
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Address:
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P.O.Box 3A, Helsinki, , Finland
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Keywords:
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Finland ; Statistics Finland ; Educational institution ; Statistical literacy ; Web services ; Web based learning material
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Abstract:
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Promotion of skills in statistical literacy and in the use of statistics within educational institutions is one of the strategic goals for Statistics Finland, similarly as for other statistical offices. Statistical literacy requires practice and knowledge of the basic facts and concepts related to statistics. Statistics Finland's co-operation with teachers has shown that educational institutions have a distinct need for statistical information and advice on teaching how to use it. Statistics Finland stresses the importance of developing web services for educational institutions. Teachers have actively participated in Statistics Finland´s web product development both as members of the product development teams and as commentators on the products.
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