A guide to teaching statistics: innovations and best practices

Hulsizer, Michael R.

A guide to teaching statistics: innovations and best practices Hulsizer, Michael R. - Malden John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. 2009 - xix, 253 p. - Teaching psychological science, 3 .

Includes bibliographical references and index

This book is an invaluable guide for both novice and seasoned teachers of statistics. Based on an extensive review of the research in fields such as education, health sciences, mathematics, statistics, psychology, and the social sciences, the book covers a range of statistics education and assessment topics. The book also includes novel classroom exercises, pedagogical tools, and computer applications designed to enhance active learning. Topics include descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics as well as the importance of using real data in the classroom, the role of ethics and diversity in statistics, and the effectiveness of online statistical education. The authors also provide extensive coverage of the research concerning statistical literacy, thinking, and reasoning. Source: http://search.barnesandnoble.com

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