Mrudulla Gnanadesikan|Richard L. Scheaffer|Ann Vreeland Watkins|Jeffrey A. Witmer
An Activity-Based Statistics Course
Fairleigh Dickinson University|University of Florida|California State University, Northridge|Oberlin College
students acquire conceptual understanding basic statistical concepts orientation introductory statistics course must change lectureandlisten format one engages students active learning premise underlying effort authors produce use collection handson activities illustrate basic concepts statistics covered introductory college courses activities promote teaching statistics experimental science less traditional course mathematics activitybased approach enhances learning improving students attention motivation understanding paper presents examples types activities work well various classroom settings along comments colleagues students effectiveness