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An Active Learning Approach to Teaching Statistics.

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Dolinsky, Beverly – Teaching of Psychology, 2001

Provides suggestions for using active learning as the primary means to teaching statistics in order to create a collaborative environment. Addresses such strategies as using SPSS Base 7.5 for Windows and course periods centered on answering student-generated questions. Discusses various writing intensive assignments. (CMK)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content

An Interdisciplinary, Computer-Centered Approach to Active Learning.

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Misale, Judi M.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996

Describes a computer-assisted, interdisciplinary course in decision making developed to promote student participation and critical thinking. Students participate in 20 interactive exercises that utilize and illustrate psychological and economic concepts. Follow-up activities include receiving background information, group discussions, text…

Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking