Data visualization in introductory business statistics to strengthen students' practical skills. (2nd December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hsu, Jane Lu; Jones, Abram; Lin, Jia‐Huei; Chen, You‐Ren
• Is Part Of: Teaching statistics. Volume 44:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2021-12-02
• Subjects: teaching -- data visualization -- introductory business statistics -- teaching statistics; Statistics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Periodicals; Statistics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Periodicals; 373
• DOI: 10.1111/test.12291
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-982X

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study is to present and discuss how data visualization can be incorporated into teaching approaches by business faculty in introductory business statistics to strengthen business students' practical skills. Data visualization lessens difficulties in learning statistics by providing opportunities to illustrate analytical findings in graphic form, which is essential for learners with different learning styles. Familiarizing students with Excel, Python, or other software in introductory business statistics is beneficial in helping them attain statistical literacy by analyzing real‐world data such as COVID‐19 statistics. Using such data equips students with knowledge of statistical implementation—a core skill in the business world.