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Activity Number:
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181
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Monday, August 4, 2008 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #302140 |
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Title:
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Using Real Data To Teach Statistics
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Author(s):
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Paulette Ceesay*+
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Companies:
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Merck & Co., Inc.
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Address:
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351 N. Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454,
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Keywords:
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teaching statistics ; data analysis project ; critical thinking
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Abstract:
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The analysis of real life data is a good way to help students appreciate the uses of contemporary applied statistics in various disciplines. The use of a data analysis project as a mechanism to help students develop critical thinking and decision-making ability using quantitative methods and statistical software will be discussed. Emphasis will be on analyzing and interpreting data, as well as, presenting and documenting results. The challenges associated with students generating an appropriate dataset incorporating the statistical methodologies discussed in the course using the internet or other media, personal research or a self-generated survey will be addressed. Data analysis projects can be performed individually or as a group.
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- Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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