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*SOURCE:
Neil J. Salkind and Bruce B. Frey,
Statistics for People Who (Think
They) Hate Statistics, 7th Ed.
5 EASY WAYS TO
REDUCE STATS ANXIETY
*
Prioritize conceptual
comprehension over
perfect mathematical
execution when
grading assessments.
FOCUS ON
UNDERSTANDING
Have students choose a journal article
featuring statistical reasoning in
their field. Review abstract reading
techniques and have students present
their chosen articles. Encourage
ongoing use of discipline-specific
examples throughout
the semester.
ENGAGE WITH
REALWORLD
STATS
Reduce anxiety
by incorporating
weekly short
multiple-choice
quizzes and an
open-book final
exam format.
FOSTER
SUCCESS
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FORM STUDY
GROUPS
Encourage collaboration
among students, where
both struggling and
proficient peers share
insights and approaches.
TEACH
INTUITION
Discussing basic correlations
is crucial. Encourage students
to rely on their intuition to
grasp the meaning behind
data. Then, apply this
intuition to understanding
variable relationships
throughout the course.
