Teaching Principles of One-Way Analysis of Variance Using M&M's Candy

Abstract

I present an active learning classroom exercise illustrating essential principles of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) methods. The exercise is easily conducted by the instructor and is instructive (as well as enjoyable) for the students. This is conducive for demonstrating many theoretical and practical issues related to ANOVA and lends itself to multiple possible configurations of ANOVA results, leading to rich classroom discussion and deeper student understanding of real-world applications of the methods.

Todd A. Schwartz 3106E McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Campus Box 7420 Gillings School of Global Public Health The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7420 Email: [email protected] Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

• Teaching statistics
• Active learning
• Activities
• ANOVA
• M&M's