TAKING PROJECT-BASED STATISTICS ABROAD: LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES OF A PROJECT-BASED STATISTICS COURSE IN WEST AFRICA

Authors

  • REBECCA AWUAH Ashesi University
  • KRISTEL M. GALLAGHER Thiel College
  • LISA C. DIERKER Weslyan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52041/serj.v19i3.54

Keywords:

Statistics education research, International education, Applied statistics

Abstract

To evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary, project-based course in introductory statistics, this exploratory study examined learning experiences, feelings of confidence, and interest in future experiences with data for undergraduate students in Ghana, West Africa. Students completed a one-semester, introductory statistics course utilizing the Passion-driven Statistics curriculum. Results showed more than half of the students put more effort into the course and found the material more challenging compared to other courses, while nearly three-quarters reported interest in one or more follow-up courses. Importantly, students also reported increased confidence in a variety of applied statistical skills. These findings demonstrate the positive impact of a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum on undergraduate students in Ghana, West Africa and demonstrate the potential for its global portability.

First published December 2020 at Statistics Education Research Journal: Archives

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Published

2020-12-30

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Regular Articles