Uncovering Key Statistical Concepts from an Investigation of Four Standardized Tests
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| Title: | Uncovering Key Statistical Concepts from an Investigation of Four Standardized Tests |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | R.-M. Gibeau (ORCID |
| Source: | Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers. 2025 47(3):219-234. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Statistics Education, Student Evaluation, Standardized Tests, Mathematics Tests, Mathematical Concepts, Scores, Test Items, Accuracy, Teaching Methods, Learning Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education |
| DOI: | 10.1111/test.12410 |
| ISSN: | 0141-982X 1467-9639 |
| Abstract: | To this date, few standardized tests measuring students' performance with regards to statistics exist. Only four tests have been proposed for college or university students. The goal of the present study is to investigate these tests. University professors or instructors experienced in teaching statistics were asked to list the concepts they think are being assessed by each item of the tests. A total of 708 responses were obtained from 42 participants. Using thematic analysis, 18 fundamental statistical concepts were identified. Unplanned analyses on participants' scores were also computed. The results suggest that there is no consensus on some of the items' correct answers. The study has practical implications for teaching statistics, from learning goals to assessment methods. |
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| Notes: | https://osf.io/t6w7n |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1483737 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | To this date, few standardized tests measuring students' performance with regards to statistics exist. Only four tests have been proposed for college or university students. The goal of the present study is to investigate these tests. University professors or instructors experienced in teaching statistics were asked to list the concepts they think are being assessed by each item of the tests. A total of 708 responses were obtained from 42 participants. Using thematic analysis, 18 fundamental statistical concepts were identified. Unplanned analyses on participants' scores were also computed. The results suggest that there is no consensus on some of the items' correct answers. The study has practical implications for teaching statistics, from learning goals to assessment methods. |
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| ISSN: | 0141-982X 1467-9639 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/test.12410 |
