Overcoming Statistics Anxiety
Towards the Incorporation of Quantitative Methods in Non-Methodological Courses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12869758 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Johan Adriaensen (0000-0002-2502-328X, KU Leuven, corresponding author), Evelyn Coremans (0000-0003-2848-963X, KU Leuven), Bart Kerremans (0000-0002-8997-4885, KU Leuven) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 251-265 |
| Publication date | 2014-04-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Political Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1680-4333 • E-ISSN: 1682-0983 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1057/eps.2014.8 |
| OpenAlex | W1987428291 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 24 |
Opposing the increasing importance of quantitative data in society is the observation that many students in the social sciences have a fear of quantitative methods. To ensure math-averse students acquire the necessary quantitative skills, we propose a curriculum-based approach whereby a Learning Trajectory of Quantitative Methods (LTQM) is integrated in the non-methodological courses of the programme. A structured integration of such methods can ensure repeated exposure to applications of such methods in a context of their interests. Moreover, the use of a learning trajectory enables students to encounter ‘learning activities’ with gradual increasing complexity providing stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. This article describes the LTQM and discusses both lecturer and student experiences with the proposed innovation thereby providing an in-depth assessment of the benefits and challenges with the integration of a curriculum-wide learning trajectory
Comparative politics · Context (archaeology · Curriculum · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Quantitative analysis (chemistry · Trajectory · Computer Science · Psychology · Statistics Education and Methodologies
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
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| Citations per year | 1,1 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2025 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |