Online Program Home
My Program

Abstract Details

Activity Number: 690
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Thursday, August 4, 2016 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences
Abstract #320968 View Presentation
Title: Statistics for Nonstatisticians: A Mixed Bag Is Better Than a String Bag
Author(s): Felicity Enders*
Companies: Mayo Clinic
Keywords: Statistics Education ; Statistics for Nonstatisticians ; Program development
Abstract:

Statistics education for nonstatisticians typically includes introductory univariate and bivariate methods and multivariate regression, with elective work in specific types of advanced models. Along the way, in most programs students learn a variety of not-quite-statistical but still-quite-critical information such as data collection methods, an understanding of bias, and how to identify and account for confounding. However, because many different types of learners are taught in these courses there is almost always some content that is not important for students in some disciplines. In response, non-statistical disciplines sometimes develop their own statistical coursework. When this happens, vital elements may be inadvertently excluded. In addition to reviewing topics for statistics courses, this talk will explore models by which non-statistical disciplines can "personalize" statistics education for their students while leveraging courses taught by statisticians.


Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.

Back to the full JSM 2016 program

 
 
Copyright © American Statistical Association