Describes an undergraduate course, "An Interdisciplinary Approach to American Social History." For projects, students analyze census returns by means of computer and present papers to other students and faculty. (KC)

Maintains that few statistical representations are as tenuous as public opinion. Maintains that social studies students need to be taught to analyze statistical data carefully. Presents and discusses four guidelines for students reviewing statistical information. (CFR)

In college courses in statistics and computer programing, learning can be enhanced when students are required to express formulas and notations in writing. This approach helps improve concept formation, comprehension, problem solving, and ability to draw conclusions and interpretations. Attention to syntax and form is important. (MSE)

Presents seven brief papers reflecting workshops given at the 1994 Meeting of the Association of American Geographers. Each workshop presented a teaching module concerning issues in medical geography. Methodological issues included interpretations of vital statistics and epidemiological diffusion. Theoretical issues included womens' health data…