By Luke Zingg (Arizona State University)
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Making statistics accessible requires tools that build conceptual understanding while also demonstrating practical application. This poster presents learning aids powered by Desmos and R Quarto, designed for high school, introductory college courses, and homeschool educators. These resources complement each other, with Desmos providing an interactive environment where students can manipulate parameters and datasets and instantly see their effects. The Desmos tools include visualizations for confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, non-parametric statistics, and Bayesian inference, making abstract concepts more intuitive and accessible in any learning setting. By allowing students to explore these ideas dynamically, Desmos fosters engagement and deeper comprehension.
Quarto enhances Desmos by transitioning from conceptual exploration to real-world data analysis. While Desmos strengthens intuition through interactive visuals, Quarto leverages R’s computational power to apply the same statistical methods to larger datasets and more complex scenarios. This combination ensures that students not only understand statistical principles but also gain hands-on experience with computational tools used in real analysis. By bridging the gap between theory and application, these resources equip students with both the foundational knowledge and the analytical skills needed to approach statistics with confidence.