An integrated approach to using statistics concept inventories in instruction

摘要

In this paper, we investigate various possibilities of applying an integrated approach to Concept Inventory (CI) in statistics classes. The paper defines Concept Inventory, states the basic principles and goals of the CIs and respective tests, and outlines current state of related research. The paper sketches possible uses of CIs in various Statistics classes and discusses introduction of the concept based approach in the learning process itself. Such introduction is suggested in a form of concepts based projects and respective CI quizzes. The projects are suggested to be created based on specific students' majors to make them more attractive to the students and motivate them to learn underlying concepts.