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Activity Number: 240
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #309501
Title: Comparison of a Traditionally Taught Introductory Statistics Course to a Completely Online Version of the Same Course
Author(s): Gail Tudor*+
Companies: Husson College
Address: One College Circle, Bangor, ME, 04401,
Keywords: Online vs traditional learning ; attitudes toward statistics
Abstract:

Student performance and attitudes were compared between an online introductory statistics course (n=10) and the same course taught face-to-face (n=30). Online materials consisted of slides with corresponding audio and notes, practice quizzes, and discussions. The courses had the same professor, textbook and covered the same materials. There was no significant difference in mean exam scores or course grades. Regarding attitudes toward statistics, the online class did not change over the semester, but the traditional section experienced an 11% increase in positive attitudes. Regarding the professor's interaction, enthusiasm, and knowledge, all students reported positively, but the traditional class was more likely to strongly agree. The online class was slightly happier with the pace of the course, but wanted more group work. Past online student evaluations support these findings.

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