Hackathons in Statistics and Data Science Education and Experiences from ASA DataFest
Saved in:
| Title: | Hackathons in Statistics and Data Science Education and Experiences from ASA DataFest |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Serveh Sharifi Far (ORCID |
| Source: | Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers. 2026 48(1):S13-S21. |
| 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: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Statistics Education, Data Science, Competition, Active Learning, Teamwork, Foreign Countries, Transfer of Training, Skill Development, Data Analysis, Visualization, Models, Communication Skills |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1111/test.12404 |
| ISSN: | 0141-982X 1467-9639 |
| Abstract: | Data hackathons provide a platform for students to work with real and challenging data, allowing them to practice both technical and transferable skills, such as data wrangling, visualization, modeling, effective communication, and teamwork. This level of active learning is difficult to achieve in a typical classroom setting. In this article, we discuss the role and importance of hackathons in statistics and data science education. We also detail our experience as, to our knowledge, the only institution in the UK to have organized the ASA DataFest hackathon. We believe this contribution will interest colleagues who would like to organize an ASA DataFest or a similar event in their institutions. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505790 |
| Database: | ERIC |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Data hackathons provide a platform for students to work with real and challenging data, allowing them to practice both technical and transferable skills, such as data wrangling, visualization, modeling, effective communication, and teamwork. This level of active learning is difficult to achieve in a typical classroom setting. In this article, we discuss the role and importance of hackathons in statistics and data science education. We also detail our experience as, to our knowledge, the only institution in the UK to have organized the ASA DataFest hackathon. We believe this contribution will interest colleagues who would like to organize an ASA DataFest or a similar event in their institutions. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 0141-982X 1467-9639 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/test.12404 |
