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Abstract Details
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Activity Number:
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375
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Type:
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Roundtables
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #300855 |
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Title:
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Teaching Statistics with R
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Author(s):
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Randall Pruim*+
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Companies:
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Calvin College
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Address:
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, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546,
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Keywords:
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education ;
computation ;
R
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Abstract:
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R is a powerful platform for statistical analysis and data visualization, but is it a good tool for teaching statistics to undergraduates? In this round-table we'll discuss
* types of students and course where R is more or less appropriate, and possible alternatives;
* advantages of using R;
* challenges in using R with beginners, and ways to reduce or overcome them;
* resources for teaching statistics with R, including some new R packages by the Project MOSAIC team, and text books that work well with R;
* R computing environments including R Studio and Rcmdr;
* what instructors new to R need to know, and how to learn it.
Come prepared to ask questions and to share your experiences using R and other products in statistics courses at all levels.
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