A Guide to Teaching Statistics von Michael R. Hulsizer | Innovations and Best Practices | ISBN 9781444305241

A Guide to Teaching Statistics

Innovations and Best Practices

von Michael R. Hulsizer und Linda M. Woolf
Mitwirkende
Autor / AutorinMichael R. Hulsizer
Autor / AutorinLinda M. Woolf
Buchcover A Guide to Teaching Statistics | Michael R. Hulsizer | EAN 9781444305241 | ISBN 1-4443-0524-7 | ISBN 978-1-4443-0524-1
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„In the book the reader will not find a collection of statisticaltables or formulae but a rich collection of references on teachingof statistics in several fields, e. g. psychology, social sciences, health sciences, education.“ (Zentralblatt MATH, 2010)
"It's a heartfelt pleasure to recommend this book. It'spacked with useful information on texts, assignments, demonstrations, means of assessment, and technologies relevant tothe teaching of statistics, and it's also the moststimulating and thoughtful scholarly treatment of the teaching ofstatistics I have ever seen.„
-Neil Lutsky, Carleton College
“In Teaching Statistics, Hulsizer and Woolf provide awell organized and clear presentation of the important issues thatface teachers at all levels, from basic to advanced. The coverageis complete and the material presented is based on the results ofempirical studies as well as the authors own experiences. Especially for new teachers, the book will be an important tool tohelp them find their teacher's voice.„
-Neil Salkind, Professor Emeritus, University ofKansas
“Michael Hulsizer and Linda Woolf have put together a clearlywritten guide to teaching statistics that is based on acomprehensive review of literature in statistics education. Although the book is oriented toward teaching statistics inpsychology departments, anyone who teaches statistics will benefitfrom this book, especially those new to the endeavor. The book isfull of well-researched advice and guidance on teaching statisticsthat reflects current recommendations from the statistics educationreform movement, as well as sound principles for instructiongleaned from the learning and cognition research literature. Itwill have a prominent place among my teaching resources."
-Bob delMas, University of Minnesota

A Guide to Teaching Statistics

Innovations and Best Practices

von Michael R. Hulsizer und Linda M. Woolf
Mitwirkende
Autor / AutorinMichael R. Hulsizer
Autor / AutorinLinda M. Woolf
A Guide to Teaching Statistics: Innovations and BestPractices addresses the critical aspects of teaching statisticsto undergraduate students, acting as an invaluable tool for bothnovice and seasoned teachers of statistics.
* Guidance on textbook selection, syllabus construction, andcourse outline
* Classroom exercises, computer applications, and Internetresources designed to promote active learning
* Tips for incorporating real data into course content
* Recommendations on integrating ethics and diversity topics intostatistics education
* Strategies to assess student's statistical literacy, thinking, and reasoning skills
* Additional material online at www. teachstats. org