Engaging research students in online statistics courses

Glenys Bishop*

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    Abstract

    This paper outlines the experiences of the Statistical Consulting Unit at the Australian National University (ANU) in providing an online short course in introductory statistics. This course is now in its fourth iteration, and a second online course in experimental design and analysis was added in 2012, with a third one under development. These courses use the CAST e-books, developed by Dr. Doug Stirling, for the main statistical content, and the Moodle delivery platform. They are non-compulsory and not for credit, but free to ANU research students and staff. This paper considers various indicators to measure the success of an online course. A number of lessons have been learnt about engaging students in an online environment, assessing the time required to complete the course, offering incentives and receiving feedback.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTopics from Australian Conferences on Teaching Statistics - OZCOTS 2008-2012
    EditorsBrian Phillips, Helen MacGillivray, Michael A. Martin
    PublisherSpringer New York LLC
    Pages331-344
    Number of pages14
    ISBN (Print)9781493906024
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventAustralian Conferences on Teaching Statistics, OZCOTS 2008-2012 - Adelaide, Australia
    Duration: 12 Jul 201213 Jul 2012

    Publication series

    NameSpringer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics
    Volume81
    ISSN (Print)2194-1009
    ISSN (Electronic)2194-1017

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralian Conferences on Teaching Statistics, OZCOTS 2008-2012
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityAdelaide
    Period12/07/1213/07/12

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