Student Concerns and Perceived Challenges in Introductory Statistics
Claudia C. Sutter, Karen B. Givvin, Mary C. Tucker, Kathryn A. Givvin, Ana Leandro-Ramos, Paige L. Solomon
Sutter, C. C., Givvin, K. B., Tucker, M., Givvin, K. A., Leandro-Ramos A., & Solomon, P. L. (2022). Student concerns and perceived challenges in introductory statistics, how the frequency shifted during COVID-19, and how they differ by gender and URM status. Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/26939169.2022.213232
This study explored undergraduates’ incoming course concerns and later perceived challenges in an introductory statistics course using the CourseKata materials. Concerns changed with the onset of COVID-19 and the frequency of concerns differed by gender and URM status. Because students’ perceptions have an impact on their experiences and expectations, understanding and addressing concerns and challenges can help guide the development of interventions.