Title: Utilizing the Software Package 'R' to Generate Graphs and Perform Statistical Analyses in Undergraduate Laboratory Courses
Url: http://www.ableweb.org/volumes/vol-37/v37reprint.php?ch=2
Author: Michael S. Berger
Author's Address: Washington State University - Vancouver
Email Address: msberger@wsu.edu
Description: Courses in life sciences require students to graphically present data and utilize statistical tests. Students
frequently lack basic skills regarding visual representation of data and performing statistical tests. I have
developed a lab exercise that utilizes the software “R” as a learning tool to improve graphing skills and
statistically analyze data. Learning goals were focused on, competency in the visual display of data,
performing statistical analyses, and using the software package “R”. A script based software removes the
“black-box” effect that can limit conceptual understanding of the components involved in the process of
visually representing data or performing statistical analyses.
Keywords: introductory biology
graphing
R software
statistical analysis
Topic: Teaching Tools and Techniques
BEN Subject/Discipline Taxonomy: Biostatistics
Learning Resource Type: Teaching strategies & guidelines (DCMI Type Vocabulary)
Context: Undergraduate lower division 13-14
Format: pdf
Access Rights: This resource is for ABLE members only.
Rights: http://www.ableweb.org/copyright-policy/
Conference Location & Year: Boston University (2015)
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