D'Ambrosio Lisa|Flaming Kristin|Jennifer Cooper|S Karen|Germano Kaori|Renuka Jennifer
Evaluating Impact: A Comparison of Learning Experiences and Outcomes of Students Completing A Traditional Versus Multidisciplinary, Project-Based Introductory Statistics Course
Wesleyan University|Southwestern Oklahoma State University|Wesleyan University|Purchase College|Purchase College|Wesleyan University
teaching statistics limited numerous challenges easily overcome traditional pedagogical approaches evaluate potential impact multidisciplinary projectbased course introductory statistics article examines differences course experiences confidence interest future experiences data analysis applied statistics students enrolling traditional introductory statistics course compared multidisciplinary projectbased course results demonstrated students enrolled projectbased course positive course experiences showed greater likelihood increases confidence managing data eg setting aside missing data creating scales andor dichotomizing variables choosing correct statistical test writing syntax code run statistical analyses also showed greater interest pursuing additional coursework statistics related topics findings better accounted differences background characteristics students enrolled traditional vs projectbased course