Improving Undergraduate Instruction in Statistics in the Social Sciences

9350819 O’connor这个项目开发了一个计算机实验室，以改善社会科学本科课程中的统计学教学。重点是经济学和心理学课程，以及没有很强数学背景的学生。中心思想是提供一个环境，让本科生通过实际做统计成为积极的学习者。这不仅包括数据的生成、收集和分析，还包括科学报告的撰写。其他活动包括数据存储、计算机软件和技术的使用。该软件包括一个通用的统计软件包，以及一个集成的文字处理和电子表格程序，使学生能够根据他们的工作产生科学报告。

9350819 O'Connor This project has developed a computer laboratory to improve the teaching of statistics in undergraduate courses in the social sciences. A strong focus involves courses in economics and psychology and on students who do not have a strong background in mathematics. The central idea is to provide an environment where undergraduate students become active learners by actually doing statistics. This involves not only the generation, collection, and analysis of data but also the writing of scientific reports. Other activities include data storage, and the use of computer software and technology. The software includes a general purpose statistical package, and an integrated word processing and spreadsheet program which enables students to produce scientific reports based on their work.