Students will learn how to analyze and interpret quantitative information, to use statistical thinking, and to communicate using the language of statistics. All concepts are taught through hands-on learning activities. There is a 129 page Course Manual that outlines the three dozen activities used in the course. Students will participate in classroom discussions. Students will become comfortable with using each other as sources of information and learning Many of the activities are small-group.
Students are encourage to work with each other on any learning activity presented in class.
Students will write a variety of documents. Students will learn to express statistical concepts in written form. Many of the activities and all exams require a written response from students in addition to performing calculations and carrying statistical procedures. In addition, a midterm and final project are required. Students apply hypothesis testing methods to test beliefs regarding a question of interest.