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Activity Number:
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266
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009 : 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 - #303435 |
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Title:
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Experiences Involving Undergraduates in Statistical Consulting
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Author(s):
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Neal Rogness*+ and Nicholas Horton*+ and John Walker*+ and Brian Jersky*+
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Companies:
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Grand Valley State University and Smith College and Cal Poly and St. Mary's College of California
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Address:
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Statistics Department, Allendale, MI, 49401, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Northampton, MA, 01063-0001, Statistics Department, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93407, Dean, School of Science, Moraga, CA, 94556,
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Keywords:
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capstone course ; GAISE ; literate programming ; reproducible analysis ; statistical consulting ; undergraduate students
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Abstract:
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At a panel discussion at the Joint Statistical Meeting in August 2009 in Washington, members discussed the pros, cons, rewards and challenges related to their experiences involving undergraduate students in statistical consulting, both in and out of the classroom. The discussion included specific examples of courses and programs that can facilitate undergraduate consulting, what is involved to make these experiences successful, as well as words of wisdom, and "do's and don't's." Based upon the collective experiences, the authors strongly believe that these opportunities provide a rich source of learning for undergraduate students and that the pros far outweigh the cons.
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- Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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