Jane Watson|Lyn D. English
Eye color and the practice of statistics in Grade 6: Comparing two groups
University of Tasmania|Queensland University of Technology
study followed progress 85 grade 6 students expanded understanding application practice statistics include comparing two groups people brown eyes eyes colors based claim media browneyed people faster reaction times others students collected data class explore evaluate claim class make inference grade 6 students collected analyzed four random samples size class national population grade 6 students finally data population 1786 grade 6 students used evaluate claim data analysis student capacity engage practice statistics collected student workbooks completed carrying activity corroborated transcripts class discussion assessment administered following activity although correlation outcomes workbook assessment significant p 001 many students completed activity highly competent manner analysis also found conceptual understanding retained well procedural understanding