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ERIC Number: EJ1288525
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-1570-1824
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Taking Project-Based Statistics Abroad: Learning Experiences and Outcomes of a Project-Based Statistics Course in West Africa
Awuah, Rebecca; Gallagher, Kristel M.; Dierker, Lisa C.
Statistics Education Research Journal, v19 n3 p18-31 Dec 2020
To evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary, project-based course in introductory statistics, this exploratory study examined learning experiences, feelings of confidence, and interest in future experiences with data for undergraduate students in Ghana, West Africa. Students completed a one-semester, introductory statistics course utilizing the Passion-Driven Statistics curriculum. Results showed more than half of the students put more effort into the course and found the material more challenging compared to other courses, while nearly three-quarters reported interest in one or more follow-up courses. Importantly, students also reported increased confidence in a variety of applied statistical skills. These findings demonstrate the positive impact of a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum on undergraduate students in Ghana, West Africa and demonstrate the potential for its global portability.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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