The materials produced are based around specific problems arising in Biology, Business, Geography and Psychology. It is intended that students will discover that statistical issues arise from these problems as important natural parts of the process of reaching conclusions. The role of the computer is to assist in the exploration of the problem and to provide support materials for the statistical ideas encountered.
Graphical illustration plays a major role.
A glossary of statistical terms is provided, and, where appropriate, problem modules can be operated in parallel with standard packages. 37 for the PC, and 1 for the Mac. The modules are not intended to replace lecturing staff or to provide a self-study course in statistics. Each module is supplied with appropriate documentation, in the form of Word files which can be edited to your own requirements, provided the source is acknowledged, and the copyright notice observed. The software is freely available to educational institutions, and its use is encouraged.