Developing Case-Based Business Statistics Courses

Abstract

We provide guidelines for developing case-based business statistics courses. Specifically, we describe both the benefits and pitfalls of case-based courses, and list resources available for course development. We describe the characteristics of the instructor (and the classroom!) which augur well for case-based teaching.

Key Words:

• Cases
• Class discussion
• Communication skills
• Interactive education
• Management
• Problem-solving
• Statistical education