Using multivariate rank sum tests to evaluate effectiveness of computer applications in teaching business statistics

Yeong-Tzay Su and Chyi-Lyi Kathleen Liang

Journal of Applied Statistics, 2000, vol. 27, issue 3, 337-345

Abstract: Arguments about using computer facilities in classroom teaching have received a lot of attention over time. Using the computer facilities will be helpful to demonstrate real-world applications, while poor data or inappropriate case studies might hinder the applications of the computer programs in classroom teaching. In this paper, we examine the impacts that using computer programs to teach business statistics have on students in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. The results show that students are attracted to the interactive computer programs designed for the business statistics course, and students are more motivated to attend classes when computer programs are applied in teaching. Furthermore, computer programs help students to understand confusing topics, and students feel that teaching them to use computer facilities really improves their own abilities to apply similar programs in analyzing real-world problems.

Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1080/02664760021646

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