[net-gold] INFORMATION LITERACY : MATHEMATICAL LITERACY : STATISTICAL LITERACY : EDUCATION: COLLEGE: MATHEMATICS: Statistical Literacy as a Goal for Introductory Statistics Courses
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INFORMATION LITERACY :
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY :
STATISTICAL LITERACY :
EDUCATION: COLLEGE: MATHEMATICS:
Statistical Literacy as a Goal for Introductory Statistics Courses
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Statistical Literacy as a Goal for Introductory Statistics Courses
Deborah J. Rumsey
The Ohio State University
Journal of Statistics Education Volume 10, Number 3 (2002),
http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v10n3/rumsey2.html
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Key Words: Introductory statistics; Statistical literacy.
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Abstract
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In this paper, I will define statistical literacy (what it is and what it
is not) and discuss how we can promote it in our introductory statistics
courses, both in terms of teaching philosophy and curricular issues. I
will discuss the important elements that comprise statistical literacy,
and provide examples of how I promote each element in my courses. I will
stress the importance of and ways to move beyond the "what" of statistics
to the "how" and "why" of statistics in order to accomplish the goals of
promoting good citizenship and preparing skilled research scientists.
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Topics Covered in This Article:
1. Introduction: Goals for our Introductory Statistics Courses
2. What is Statistical Literacy? Identifying the Learning Outcomes
3. Statistical Competence: What it is, and what it is not!
3.1 Promoting Data Awareness
3.2 Promoting the Understanding of the Basics
3.3 Data production and results
3.4 Interpretation at a Basic Level
3.5 Basic Communication Skills
4. Conclusions: Statistical Competence Alone?
References
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From the Conclusion:
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"The goals of our introductory statistics courses are two-fold. First we
want to promote and develop good statistical citizenship, and we also
want to produce good research scientists (on whatever level students will
be involved). In order to do that, we begin by developing a basic
foundation of knowledge of statistical concepts and ideas, which I call
statistical competence. Statistical competence promotes and develops
skills in data awareness, production, understanding, interpretation, and
communication.
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Is this all that a good statistical citizen or research scientist needs
to successfully function in todays age of information? In my opinion, the
answer is no. It is a good beginning, but it is not the end. Once
students have a basic functional knowledge, they need the ability to
question, to inquire, to probe, to compare and contrast, to explain, and
to evaluate at a higher level."
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Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@xxxxxxxxxx
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