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Publication Date: 2022
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Data Visualization in Introductory Business Statistics to Strengthen Students' Practical Skills
Hsu, Jane Lu; Jones, Abram; Lin, Jia-Huei; Chen, You-Ren
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v44 n1 p21-28 Spr 2022
The objective of this study is to present and discuss how data visualization can be incorporated into teaching approaches by business faculty in introductory business statistics to strengthen business students' practical skills. Data visualization lessens difficulties in learning statistics by providing opportunities to illustrate analytical findings in graphic form, which is essential for learners with different learning styles. Familiarizing students with Excel, Python, or other software in introductory business statistics is beneficial in helping them attain statistical literacy by analyzing real-world data such as COVID-19 statistics. Using such data equips students with knowledge of statistical implementation--a core skill in the business world.
Descriptors: Statistics Education, Introductory Courses, COVID-19, Pandemics, Programming Languages, Data Analysis, Teaching Methods, Business Administration Education, Computer Software, Cognitive Style, Skill Development
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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