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Figure 2.<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong>ed Model <strong>of</strong> Research Production <strong>and</strong> Research Use<br />
Emphasize interpretation<br />
<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing,<br />
not results [Ch 4] Build knowledge<br />
incrementally [Ch 4]<br />
Use relevant examples <strong>and</strong><br />
require students to do the<br />
same [Ch 4]<br />
Use relevant real-life<br />
examples [Ch 1]<br />
Emphasize process,<br />
not the results [Ch 1]<br />
[Ch 1] Designing <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
selecting tools effective<br />
for learning<br />
Apply statistics to<br />
real life [Ch 2]<br />
Provide examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> bad use <strong>of</strong> statistics<br />
[Ch 4]<br />
Reiterate the same<br />
problems using different<br />
techniques [Ch 3]<br />
Use relevant<br />
examples [Ch 3]<br />
Focus on Process<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
Use <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology<br />
Use “story”<br />
Problems [Ch 3]<br />
[Ch 2] Deal with low levels<br />
<strong>of</strong> motivation,<br />
participation, <strong>and</strong><br />
engagement <strong>of</strong> students<br />
Do easy math<br />
[Ch 1]<br />
Use notation<br />
early [Ch 1]<br />
Select textbooks<br />
that employ practical<br />
examples [Ch 3]<br />
Select an<br />
appropriate text [Ch 3]<br />
Techniques in Teaching Statistics<br />
Require data<br />
collection<br />
exercises [Ch 1]<br />
[Ch 3] Neutralize tendency<br />
to want to memorize<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><br />
Employ computer<br />
applications [Ch 1]<br />
Student-centric<br />
Considerations<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> Relevant<br />
Real-life<br />
Applications<br />
Require data collection<br />
exercises [Ch 1]<br />
Use simulation to generate<br />
insights about statistical<br />
concepts[Ch 1]<br />
Demonstrate the value <strong>of</strong><br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing statistics [Ch 1]<br />
Allow memorization<br />
[Ch 4]<br />
Ignore lack <strong>of</strong><br />
motivation [Ch 2]<br />
[Ch 4] Overcome<br />
quantitative underppreparedness<br />
<strong>and</strong> math<br />
anxiety <strong>of</strong> students<br />
Utilize on-line discussion<br />
groups [Ch 3]<br />
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