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ERIC Number: EJ1197787
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 22
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ISSN: EISSN-1570-1824
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Successful Service-Learning for Statistics Students Studying Survey Sampling
Doehler, Kirsten
Statistics Education Research Journal, v17 n2 p82-103 Nov 2018
This paper explores the implementation of service-learning projects in a survey sampling statistics course. In these projects, students worked with a community partner to develop and administer a survey, analyze the data collected, and present the results. A study with 23 participants was conducted to investigate whether students' attitudes towards community service changed after involvement in a statistical consulting-based service-learning project with a local non-profit organization. Results from administering the Community Service Attitudes Scale (Shiarella, McCarthy, & Tucker, 2000) before and after the project indicated significant changes in several aspects of attitudes towards service. Qualitative information is also provided on themes from student reflection assignments. Project details and recommendations for instructors administering this type of service-learning project are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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