Abstract

Although the use of tables, graphs, and figures to summarize information has long existed, the advent of the big data era and improved computing power has brought renewed attention to the field of data visualization. As such, it is crucial that introductory statistics courses train students to become critical authors and consumers of data visualizations. To that end, we have developed a semester-long, instructor-supported, group project that exposes students to this growing field. We have found this project to be an exciting and effective way to teach students the power of statistics and, more importantly, the critical role context plays when interpreting statistics. Among the many benefits of this project are hands-on learning, improved mathematical reasoning, and better collaboration and communication skills. In this article, we describe the project structure, project assessment, and techniques for facilitating effective group work.

摘要

尽管使用表格，图表和图形来汇总信息早已存在，但是大数据时代的来临和更高的计算能力使人们重新关注数据可视化领域。因此，入门统计课程必须训练学生成为数据可视化的关键作者和消费者，这一点至关重要。为此，我们开发了一个学期的，由老师支持的小组项目，使学生接触到这个不断发展的领域。我们发现该项目是一种向学生传授统计学力量的令人兴奋且有效的方法，更重要的是，上下文在解释统计学时起着至关重要的作用。该项目的许多好处包括动手学习，改进的数学推理以及更好的协作和沟通技巧。在这篇文章中，