Diagnostic testing for introductory statistics courses


Book: 
Statistics for the Twenty-First Century
Authors: 
Eltinge, E. M.
Editors: 
Gordon, F., & Gordon, S.
Type: 
Category: 
Volume: 
26
Pages: 
56-65
Year: 
1992
Publisher: 
Mathematical Association of America
Abstract: 

This paper addresses the topic of inadequate preparation of the students in the mathematical and logical concepts which form the basis of statistical reasoning. First, a rationale for the assessment of students' entering skills is developed. This is followed by a discussion of the skills that should be included in the assessment. The final section discusses ways to use the results of these assessments.

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