Adrian Bromage|Sarah Pierce|Tom Reader|Lindsey Compton
Teaching statistics to non-specialists: challenges and strategies for success
University of Birmingham|University of Nottingham|University of Nottingham|University of Birmingham|University of Nottingham|University of Birmingham|University of Birmingham
training research methods crucial component student experience higher educationa common set statistical experimental design methods taught across broad range nonmathematics disciplines spanning stem subjects medicine social sciencesunderstanding methods central students ability engage course tutors literatureit also key enabling students become practitioners chosen subject also statistically literate citizens capable understanding evaluating everyday statisticsthe first aim paper review specific set challenges faced staff students teaching learning statistics within nonmathematics disciplinessecondly review best practice current trends design motivating effective statistics courses nonspecialistsour findings suggest many key challenges stem negative attitudes towards statistics coupled poor motivation study subject factors exacerbated statistics anxietyfortunately challenges widespread attracted attention innovative educators across broad disciplines wealth good ideas resources available statistics teachers seeking ways create effective learning experiences