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Elizondo, Juan; Parzinger, Monica J.; Welch, Orion J. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
This paper presents an example of a project used in an undergraduate business intelligence class which integrates concepts from statistics, marketing, and information systems disciplines. SAS Enterprise Miner software is used as the foundation for predictive analysis and data mining. The course culminates with a competition and the project is used…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Integrated Curriculum, Statistics, Marketing
Anderson, G. Ernest, Jr. – 1984
The author presents guidelines for the selection of statistical analysis software given to graduate students to work independently. Criteria for a good teaching program are delineated. Several software programs are evaluated: STATMASTER, Statistics and Probability, Monte Carlo Simulations, Survey Sampling, KEYSTAT, CAPSAS: Computer Assisted…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Evaluation, Higher Education
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Walsh, John F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a SYSTAT macro that generates sufficient information from the data available to compute an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc analysis. Suggests the macro procedure as a tool for those who want to explore relations among the results of published studies when raw data are not available. Recommends classroom uses. (DK)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Higher Education
Getz, Malcolm – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1991
Describes the use of microcomputer-based software in an introductory statistics course at Vanderbilt University. The use of Wingz spreadsheet and Data Desk statistics software is described, objectives for the course are explained, possible objections to computer-assisted instruction for statistics are addressed, and student reactions are reported.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives, Courseware
Tufts Univ., Medford, MA. – 1994
This report describes a detailed, multi-site evaluation of ConStatS, a curricular software package for helping students conceptualize introductory statistics. ConStatS employs a novel approach for forcing students into an active, experimental style of learning. This evaluation allowed an assessment of the degree to which curricular software helps…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
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Webster, Elaine – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of five selected statistical software packages with respect to how well the software enhances business statistics instructors's ability to teach traditionally difficult topics. Ranks the software on technical and pedagogical benefits. Results indicate (1) no advantage to using textbook-related software over…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Business Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews