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Activity Number: 202
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, August 10, 2015 : 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract #317720
Title: Using Code-Based Statistical Software in an Introductory Statistics Course
Author(s): Kirsten Doehler*
Companies: Elon University
Keywords: Introductory Statistics ; Statistical Software ; Teaching ; Code ; Syntax
Abstract:

While utilizing code-based software in an introductory statistics class has advantages, it can also result in increased student anxiety. This presentation provides information on experiences in teaching code-based software in an introductory class along with suggestions on how to minimize student anxiety. Reasons for using code-based software are discussed along with advice on how to teach and assess coding skills. Results are reported from a survey that was administered to gather data on student experiences in learning how to use code to analyze data.

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