Figuring out the statistics of the ICC World Cup 2011

This paper deals with the analysis of cricket match results from the ICC World Cup 2011. We believe that such data provide good material for interesting classroom exercises.     

Use the Correlation Coefficient to Summarize Regression Performance?

The correlation coefficient is commonly used to indicate the quality of fit in regression. This practice is questionable.     

A Hands‐on Activity for Teaching the Poisson Distribution Using the Stock Market

The number of increases a particular stock makes over a fixed period follows a Poisson distribution. This article discusses using this easily‐found data as an opportunity to let students become involved in the data collection and analysis process.     

Fans,Football and Federal Elections: A Real‐World Example of Statistics

This article evaluates and explores the correlation (+0.892) between the United States federal election winner and the most recent Washington Redskin home‐game winner, a relation perfectly linked for 17 of 18 elections since franchise inception in 1936.     

Sensitivity of the χ2 Goodness‐of‐Fit Test to the Choice of Classes

The χ² goodness‐of‐fit test is often one of the first tests of hypotheses encountered by students. When some of the expected frequencies are small, classes need to be combined. A real‐life example is given that illustrates a surprising sensitivity of the results of the test to the way in which such combinations are chosen.     

Updating a Classic: “The Poisson Distribution and the Supreme Court” Revisited

W.A. Wallis studied vacancies in the US Supreme Court over a 96‐year period (1837–1932) and found that the distribution of the number of vacancies per year could be characterized by a Poisson model. This note updates this classic study.     

What Is Benford's Law?

The surprising property of many data sets that their first significant digits follow Benford's Law provides examples that can pique and hold students’ interest. Several ideas for student activities are presented.     

Fifteen To One

This article shows how data from a television game show can be used as a basis for illustrating many statistical procedures.     

A Theoretical Framework for Teaching Statistics

This article explores a theoretical framework to consider when teaching statistics. It is discussed and illustrated using one innovative approach to teaching using computer simulation methods. This framework can be considered across many different disciplines and age levels.     

Bivariate Data: Lessons from Students' Coursework

This article examines some of the difficulties frequently encountered by students when analysing bivariate data and suggests how they might be overcome.     

Using Consulting for Teaching Elementary Statistics

Consulting in statistics is usually deferred until at least near the end of a first degree, but this article shows how some aspects can be effectively taught to students in upper secondary or early tertiary courses in a way which reinforces their learning of standard basic concepts. We suggest that the existence of a real client adds a degree of realism not available in other ways, and emphasizes to students the importance of blending statistical calculations with meaningful communication.     

Simple Data Sets for Distinct Basic Summary Statistics

This article offers, with accompanying rationale, simple data sets that produce distinct values of certain basic summary statistics.     

Using Statistics for Teaching Primary School Children

Statistical charts can be used with very young children in order for them to understand and communicate effectively in other subject areas. This practical activity was aimed at understanding more about forces.     

世界英语对高校英语多元文化教学的启示

本文通过介绍世界英语理论和相关的英语文化教学理论,针对目前高校英语文化教学当中的主要问题,提出了几条建设性意见,以期能对培养大学生的跨文化交际能力提供一些启示.     

Experiences from Teaching Statistics Using Directed Projects in Greek Elementary School

In this article, we present the main findings of an experiment which involves teaching statistics in the 5th and 6th grade classes of Greek elementary schools. This experiment focused on the evaluation of the potentials of teaching statistical concepts and methods using directed projects.     

统计学原理教学中应注意的问题

统计学原理是统计学科体系中的基础性学科,也是统计素质要求的基本内容.而在教学过程中,不管是正规高等学历教育招生,还是自学考试等业余办学,包括经济系列职称考试,学生普遍反映统计难学.总结多年来的教学实践,笔者认为应注意合理安排教学内容顺序、引导学生端正态度等七方面问题,以提高教学效果,从而使学生学到真正能指导实践的现代化统计知识.     

概率论与数理统计教学方法探讨

文章提出了在教学过程中,利用案例教学,渗透概率统计学科发展历史,激发学生的学习主动性,培养学生应用知识解决实际问题的能力的教学方法.教学实践过程证明该方法是有效的,适用于数学类和理工科学生.     

从模式结构的角度探讨建构主义教学

教学模式是教学理论和教学实践的中介,对教学具有实际的指导意义,教学模式应该具有比较完整的结构。建构主义理论是我国教育教学改革的理论基础,那么建构主义理论如何来指导我们的教学实践,在教学实践中存在着哪些问题和误区?本文通过分析建构主义教学模式的结构来探讨建构主义教学中的问题,旨在引起大家的思考,更好的为教育教学服务,为教育教学改革服务。