STUDENTS&rsquo; UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC STATISTICS IN MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING: BASIS FOR LEARNING MATERIAL ENHANCEMENT

Rey  C. Naval,; Israel  Eraña,; Paul  Pablo,

STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC STATISTICS IN MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING: BASIS FOR LEARNING MATERIAL ENHANCEMENT

Rey C. Naval | Israel Eraña | Paul Pablo

Abstract:

Statistics is a vital subject at the university level. Understanding its fundamental concepts is critical in conducting research. The study aimed to evaluate the performance of 54 college students enrolled in Introduction to Statistics at Quirino State University, Philippines, using the Modular Distance Learning (MDL) approach during the First Semester, School 2020-2021. At the start of the semester, students were given modules that included a thorough discussion of the various topics to help them understand the fundamental statistical concepts. At the end of each module, a timed online exam was administered using Google Forms to assess the students' understanding. The results of the assessments revealed that students did not fully understand the majority of the concepts, particularly the elucidation of standard deviation, hypothesis testing and correlation. The analysis and interpretation of data revealed a higher level of ambiguity. The findings recognized the critical role of teachers in the teaching-learning process. As a result, the MDL materials should be improved through the addition of video tutorials or the use of blended learning.