id: 06140341
dt: j
an: 2013b.00748
au: McDaniel, Scott N.; Green, Lisa B.
ti: Using applets and video instruction to foster students’ understanding of
    sampling variability.
so: Technol. Innov. Statist. Educ. 6, No. 1, 17 p., electronic only (2012).
py: 2012
pu: CDL, Los Angeles
la: EN
cc: K40 K60 D40
ut: sampling distributions; statistics education research; sampling
    variability; central limit theorem; simulation; guided learning;
    discovery learning; online learning
ci: 
li: http://escholarship.org/uc/item/1nh4n607
ab: Summary: Online instructional modules that combine an applet, audio-visual
    tutorials, and guided discovery questions were created to teach the
    concept of sampling variability. The modules did contribute to an
    increase in understanding. However, they are a supplement to, not a
    replacement for, traditional instruction. The researchers found, using
    pretests and posttests, that student understanding of sampling
    distributions increased. There is room for futher improvement, which
    could be accomplished in two ways. A focus on designing for the
    introductory, rather than advanced, statistics student could be
    helpful. Also, giving students more feedback could help their
    performance in later modules.
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