Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: In many introductory statistics courses, inferential statistics is a topic which is introduced during the later part of the course. In this session we will discuss one strategy for moving this important (and often challenging) concept to the front end of the course. We will also share data-collection projects and writing assignments that have been used to strengthen students’ knowledge of statistical inference.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: There is a negative correlation between the number of years I have taught and the average number of students sleeping in my Elementary Statistics course. Perhaps it can be explained by activity based learning using real-life data. We will discuss some of the classic data sets along with some pop culture data sets that are relevant to students. We will also look at some classroom activities using Minitab and the TI-83 calculator.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Authentic projects on which students collaborate, apply their statistical and critical thinking skills, and employ statistical software to produce a finished written product are an essential part of an Introductory Statistics course and in line with the GAISE Project recommendations. This presentation will describe a project designed to give students the opportunity to clearly communicate statistical analyses which use descriptive and inferential techniques. Such projects using inferential techniques are difficult to construct because of the lack of availability of good random samples. This project uses a sufficiently large real estate data file rich in quantitative data (but not so rich in categorical data) from which random samples of size 300 are provided to each student team. The description of the project will include the project assignment, the scaffolding of preparatory and interim assignments that support student success, a grading rubric, student reflection on the project, extracts of student papers, and instructor reflection on “lessons learned” in the classroom.

The instructors are “Writing Across the Curriculum” faculty who believe in student writing projects and, in collaboration with writing faculty, are honing their pedagogical skills in the area of integrative learning. The statistical package used in the project is Fathom.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: This investigation identified general tendencies of college students' learning-style preferences and compared traditional vs. nontraditional age students and males vs. females at nine diverse institutions in various nations.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: Most studies posit and identify a linear and negative relationship
between democracy and human rights: as the level of democracy