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Differences In Statistical Reasoning Abilities Through Behavioral-Cognitive Combinations Of Videos And Formative Assessments In Undergraduate Statistics Courses, James M. Ramey May 2015

Differences In Statistical Reasoning Abilities Through Behavioral-Cognitive Combinations Of Videos And Formative Assessments In Undergraduate Statistics Courses, James M. Ramey

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This study evaluated whether significant differences in statistical reasoning abilities exist for completers of short online instructional videos and formative quizzes for students in undergraduate introductory statistics courses. Data for the study were gathered during the Fall 2013 semester at a community college in Northeast Tennessee.

Computer-based pedagogical tools can promote improved conceptual reasoning ability (Trumpower & Sarwar, 2010; Van der Merwe, 2012). Additionally, prior research demonstrated a significant relationship between formative quiz access and student achievement (Stull, Majerich, Bernacki, Varnum, & Ducette, 2011; Wilson, Boyd, Chen, & Jamal, 2011), as well as multimedia object access and student achievement (Bliwise, …