Critical Values and Transforming Data: Teaching Statistics with Social Justice

Lawrence M. Lesser University of Texas at El Paso
Journal of Statistics Education Volume 15, Number 1 (2007)

Abstract
Despite the dearth of literature specifically on teaching statistics using social justice, there is precedent in the more general realm of teaching using social justice, or even in teaching mathematics using social justice. This article offers an overview of content examples, resources, and references that can be used in the specific area of statistics education. Philosophical and pedagogical references are given, definitional issues are discussed, potential implementation challenges are addressed, and a substantial bibliography of print and electronic resources is provided.

Key Words: Critical Thinking; Ethics; Service Learning; Statistical Literacy; Statistical Thinking.

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