Undergraduate statistics majors receive broad training in mathematics, applied and theoretical statistics, computing, communication, and general education. However, these students do not often get the opportunity to combine the various skills acquired throughout the curriculum and have little experience performing experiments or working in teams. Author John Spurrier has developed a senior-level capstone course at the University of South Carolina that gives undergraduate statistics majors experience in combining their skills and opportunity to participate in experiments. The experiences in the book range from simple to complex and are similar to those students might encounter early in their careers. Students actively participate in the experiences and identify with the data they collect and analyze.
Students develop confidence that they have the skills to solve important problems.
Become effective in a team environment. As a successful statistician does not work alone, students work in teams to choose factors, develop operational definitions, perform experiments, and collect data. They individually analyze their data and prepare reports. Using this book, your students will build confidence in their abilities to solve important problems, make decisions, write and speak about statistical investigations, and achieve success after graduation. To access the author's Journal of Statistics Education article describing the Capstone Course in Statistics at the University of South Carolina, click here.