Computer‐Aided Statistical Instruction—Multi‐Mediocre Techno‐Trash?

Carl J. Schwarz

International Statistical Review, 2007, vol. 75, issue 3, 348-354

Abstract: The very soul of statistics are data, but few students actually collect data as part of their statistical journey. The impediments to real data collection exercises are very real—they are logistically difficult to set up, expensive, and may not work because of extraneous events outside the control of the instructor. Computer‐aided laboratories are a way to bring many of the benefits of actual data collection to students at a fraction of the cost and can be easily controlled by the instructor. There are many computer‐aided modules available—indeed a search on Google gave over 1 million hits. Some modules are good but many are mediocre. What separates the gems from the trash?

Date: 2007
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