Writing as a Component of Statistics Education

Statistics education is often restricted to teaching the mathematical equations and theories that form the foundation of statistical analysis. It can be argued, however, that the interpretation of the analysis and the communication of the results are equally important. The interdisciplinary role of...

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Published in:The American statistician 1991-11, Vol.45 (4), p.292-293
Main Author: Radke-Sharpe, Norean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applications
Biology, psychology, social sciences
Creative writing
Curricula
Education
Exact sciences and technology
Insurance, economics, finance
Literary criticism
Mathematics
Mathematics education
Medical sciences
Probability and statistics
Reliability, life testing, quality control
Sciences and techniques of general use
Statistics
Statistics education
Teacher's Corner
Writing
Writing assignments
Writing instruction
Writing skills
Written communication
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Summary:Statistics education is often restricted to teaching the mathematical equations and theories that form the foundation of statistical analysis. It can be argued, however, that the interpretation of the analysis and the communication of the results are equally important. The interdisciplinary role of statisticians requires us to examine real-life problems critically and communicate analytical results to nonstatisticians in a clear and concise manner. This article discusses the importance of including writing assignments as a routine part of statistics courses and presents benefits of the increased use of writing.
ISSN:0003-1305
1537-2731
DOI:10.1080/00031305.1991.10475825