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Jacob, Bridgette L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The difficulties introductory statistics students have with formal statistical inference are well known in the field of statistics education. "Informal" statistical inference has been studied as a means to introduce inferential reasoning well before and without the formalities of formal statistical inference. This mixed methods study…
Descriptors: Statistics, Introductory Courses, Inferences, Mathematical Concepts
Cunningham, Jennifer L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this sequential, explanatory mixed methods research study was to understand what factors influenced African American maternal intentions to get their daughters aged 9 years to 12 years vaccinated in Alabama. In the first, quantitative phase of the study, the research questions focused on identifying the predictive power of eleven…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Immunization Programs, Barriers, Regression (Statistics)
Milburn, Kristine M. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Problem: An increasing number of high-achieving American high school students are enrolling in multiple Advanced Placement (AP) courses. As a result, high schools face a growing need to understand the impact of taking multiple AP courses concurrently on the social-emotional lives of high-achieving students. Procedures: This phenomenological…
Descriptors: High School Students, Advanced Placement Programs, Courses, High Achievement