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Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

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Interactive Statistical Computing For Undergraduate Liberal Arts Education, Becky Lindquist, William L. Carlson, Ralph Bjork Jan 1976

Interactive Statistical Computing For Undergraduate Liberal Arts Education, Becky Lindquist, William L. Carlson, Ralph Bjork

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

St. Olaf College at Northfield, Minnesota, has an Interactive Statistical Analysis System for classroom research usage. SODAS (St. Olaf Data Analysis System) operates on a Minicomputer Time Sharing System (DEC PDP / 1140 has 15 terminals, 64K of core, and 3 disks). SODAS is used extensively by students for study of statistics, course projects, and research. In addition, it is used for faculty research . This system has increased student interest by involving them in realistic problems. In addition, student sophistication in problem solving has increased. The paper discusses the system design, the philosophy of interactive computing, and the pedagogical …


Some Aspects Of Ties In Wilcoxon Signed Ranks, Kathleen M. Keenan Jan 1972

Some Aspects Of Ties In Wilcoxon Signed Ranks, Kathleen M. Keenan

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Assuming basic principles of statistical inference, the signed rank and rank sum hypothesis testing procedures of Wilcoxon ore reviewed briefly and illustrated. Some recent literature of interest is cited. The problem of ranking tied data is considered, and the effect of ties on the distribution of the signed rank statistic is examined.


The Relation Of Statistics To The Design Of Educational And Psychological Investigations, Palmer O. Johnson Apr 1938

The Relation Of Statistics To The Design Of Educational And Psychological Investigations, Palmer O. Johnson

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

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