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Björnsdóttir, Auðbjörg; Garfield, Joan; Everson, Michelle – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2015
This study explored the use of two different types of collaborative tests in an online introductory statistics course. A study was designed and carried out to investigate three research questions: (1) What is the difference in students' learning between using consensus and non-consensus collaborative tests in the online environment?, (2) What is…
Descriptors: Statistics, Introductory Courses, Models, Mathematics Tests
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Quinino, Roberto C.; Reis, Edna A.; Bessegato, Lupercio F. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2013
This article proposes the use of the coefficient of determination as a statistic for hypothesis testing in multiple linear regression based on distributions acquired by beta sampling. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Multiple Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Sampling, Statistical Distributions
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Duah, Francis; Croft, Tony; Inglis, Matthew – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2014
We report the implementation and evaluation of a "peer assisted learning" (PAL) scheme designed to reduce the so-called "cooling off" phenomenon in undergraduate mathematics. "Cooling off" occurs when mathematics undergraduates lose motivation and interest in their studies, despite having previously actively chosen to…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Students
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Ubuz, Behiye – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
This study examined relationships between students' personal variables (gender, prior achievements, age and academic major) and their success in the first year undergraduate calculus course. The study sample consisted of 59 first year undergraduate students taking Math 154 Calculus II course. A written test about integral, sequence and series…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Achievement, Multiple Regression Analysis, Calculus