Writing Assignments to Assess Statistical Thinking

Figures & data

Fig. 1 Weird Statistics: Regressing a Prom Date.

Fig. 2 Rubric for Weird Statistics: Regressing a Prom Date.

Fig. 3 Scatterplot and regression line of the female data for Weird Statistics: Regressing a Prom Date.

Fig. 4 Chi-square conditions conundrum.

Fig. 5 Histograms of original and transformed data for Chi-square Conditions Conundrum.

Fig. 6 Rubric for Chi-square conditions conundrum.

Fig. 7 Average score on writing assignments 3 through 10.

Fig. 8 Bubble plot of scores for individuals on writing assignments 3 through 10.