Home⇛QSU Research Journal⇛vol. 12 no. 1 (2023)

STATISTICAL STUMBLING BLOCKS: EXPLORING STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS STATISTICS

Novelyn L. Mitra | Rogelio Guinumtad Jr.

Discipline: Mathematics

 

Abstract:

The increasing demand for statistical literacy across diverse academic and professional domains, understanding student attitudes becomes paramount for effective pedagogy. Thus, this research paper delves into the multifaceted domain of student attitudes towards statistics. The result shows that the respondents demonstrated generally positive attitudes towards various components related to statistics. As such, among the different components, effort domain has the highest mean score, indicating a positive attitude towards putting in effort in the context of statistics. Furthermore, attitudes towards statistics not significantly vary based on respondent's age and sex. However, there is significant difference in attitudes towards statistics in terms of the effort component between different genders. Also, students from different types of schools have varying emotional responses and perceptions towards statistics and students from diverse ethnic backgrounds have distinct cognitive approaches and perceptions regarding statistics. By addressing these stumbling blocks, educators can foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment, ultimately nurturing a generation of statistically proficient professionals in order to meet the demands of a datadriven world.



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