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Activity Number: 522
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Thursday, August 2, 2007 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #307728
Title: Interdisciplinary Labs Created for a First or Second Course in Statistics
Author(s): Shonda Kuiper*+
Companies: Grinnell College
Address: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Grinnell, IA, 50112-1690,
Keywords: Education ; Undergraduate ; Curriculum ; Labs ; On-line experiments
Abstract:

This paper presents multi-day lab modules that emphasize the process of science and data analysis relevant for science and social science students. These investigative labs address relatively advanced statistical techniques and encourage students to collect data, determine an appropriate technique for analysis, integrate technology, perform the analysis, make inferences and interpret the results. In addition, they encourage students to experience the role of a research scientist in searching the literature, preparing a proposal for analysis, planning and carrying out experiments, and presenting the results. These labs can be combined to form a second statistics course, individually incorporated into an introductory statistics course, or used in courses in other disciplines.

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