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Activity Number:
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390
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Type:
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Roundtables
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 : 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences
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| Abstract - #305759 |
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Title:
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When Less Is More: What Are the Fundamental Statistical Concepts Health Science Students Need?
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Author(s):
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Ralph M. Turner*+
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Companies:
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University of the Sciences
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Address:
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600 S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104,
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Keywords:
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Teaching ; Intensive ; Graduate ; Undergraduate
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Abstract:
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Developing a deep comprehension of statistical concepts for health sciences students is complex and it takes more time than typically provided and a well thought out sequence of learning activities. Deep comprehension and reasoning about statistical concepts can be developed given enough time and repetition. Should we be focusing on less material but providing greater opportunity for over-learning what is covered?
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