ERIC Number: EJ1483737
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jul
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-982X
EISSN: EISSN-1467-9639
Available Date: 2025-06-12
Uncovering Key Statistical Concepts from an Investigation of Four Standardized Tests
R.-M. Gibeau1; D. Cousineau1
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v47 n3 p219-234 2025
To this date, few standardized tests measuring students' performance with regards to statistics exist. Only four tests have been proposed for college or university students. The goal of the present study is to investigate these tests. University professors or instructors experienced in teaching statistics were asked to list the concepts they think are being assessed by each item of the tests. A total of 708 responses were obtained from 42 participants. Using thematic analysis, 18 fundamental statistical concepts were identified. Unplanned analyses on participants' scores were also computed. The results suggest that there is no consensus on some of the items' correct answers. The study has practical implications for teaching statistics, from learning goals to assessment methods.
Descriptors: Statistics Education, Student Evaluation, Standardized Tests, Mathematics Tests, Mathematical Concepts, Scores, Test Items, Accuracy, Teaching Methods, Learning Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
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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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Author Affiliations: 1School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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