Mustafa Güler|Kadir Gürsoy|Bülent Güven
Critical views of 8th grade students toward statistical data in newspaper articles: Analysis in light of statistical literacy
Karadeniz Technical University|Karadeniz Technical University|Karadeniz Technical University
understanding interpreting biased data decisionmaking accordance data critically evaluating situations involving data among fundamental skills necessary modern world develop required skills emphasis statistical literacy school mathematics gradually increased recent years critical views 8th graders respect statistical data presented several newspaper articles investigated various aspects descriptive study study conducted middle school 9 students 8th grade level statistical data included news articles selected different national newspapers published turkey used collect data clinical interviews evaluations students determined aspects consistency sample data collection data analysis data presentation data support reasoning behind students evaluations also discussed result determined students perform well critical evaluations newspaper articles included research data