The use of investigations in the introductory statistics course

Martin A. Tanner

doi:10.1080/00031305.1985.10479456

The use of investigations in the introductory statistics course

Martin A. Tanner^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Reasons for including investigations in a first course in statistics are presented. Investigations create an environment of participation and give the student the opportunity to experience statistics in action. This participation highlights the interaction between science and statistics. Suggestions are made regarding the integration of investigations into a formal course environment. One investigation is presented in detail. Thirteen other investigations are outlined. Emphasis is placed on experiments that require minimal set-up time yet illustrate important statistical concepts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	306-310
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Statistician
Volume	39
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00031305.1985.10479456
State	Published - Nov 1985

Keywords

Fun
Statistical education
Student participation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Statistics and Probability
Mathematics(all)
Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

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