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Activity Number:
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240
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 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 - #309696 |
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Title:
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Team-Based Learning in an Introductory Applied Statistics Course
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Author(s):
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Paul Fields*+
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Companies:
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Brigham Young University
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Address:
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223A TMCB, Provo, UT, 84602,
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Keywords:
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Introductory Statistics ; Team-Based Learning ; Engineering ; Quality ; Learning Outcomes
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Abstract:
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An innovative approach was implemented in an introductory applied statistics course directed primarily toward undergraduate engineering students. The course is unique in two ways: First, although the course covers all of the usual introductory statistics topics, the material is presented in the engineering context of improving processes and products. Second, the course is structured entirely in a team-based learning format. All learning activities and assessments are conducted in student teams similar to how engineers actually work professionally. The implicit and explicit connections to the "real-world" increase students' interest and engagement in the course. Students demonstrate greater mastery of the course material both during and after the course.
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