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J. E. Borgert – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Foundations of statistics research aims to establish fundamental principles guiding inference about populations under uncertainty. It is concerned with the process of learning from observations, notions of uncertainty and induction, and satisfying inferential objectives. The growing interest in predictive methods in high-stakes fields like…
Descriptors: Statistics, Research, Logical Thinking, Statistical Inference
Matthew Warner – ProQuest LLC, 2022
This dissertation project explores the potential for using an inferential statistics test (t-tests) within an existing writing program assessment design. The purpose of using inferential statistics is to provide several perspectives on a data set collected using the existing assessment design thereby improving what a writing program administrator…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), International Cooperation, Ecology, Statistical Inference
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Tong, Stephanie Tom – Communication Teacher, 2022
Courses: Research methods for undergraduates or graduates. Objectives: The aims of this activity are: (1) to clarify the basics of experimental design; (2) to illustrate the concept of levels of measurement; (3) to demonstrate in-person/hands-on data collection procedures; (4) to understand and practice the steps in null hypothesis testing; and…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Research Design, Courses, Research Methodology
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Chance, Beth; Tintle, Nathan; Reynolds, Shea; Patel, Ajay; Chan, Katherine; Leader, Sean – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2022
Using simulation-based inference (SBI), such as randomization tests, as the primary vehicle for introducing students to the logic and scope of statistical inference has been advocated with the potential of improving student understanding of statistical inference and the statistical investigative process. Moving beyond the individual class…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Simulation, Student Characteristics, Prior Learning