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On the Impact of Homework Format in an Elementary Statistics Course

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study compared online and written homework in an Elementary Statistics course with respect to student outcomes and opinions. Two instructors taught two sections each, one with online homework and one with written homework. There were no significant differences between homework formats for grades on exams and quizzes or on an embedded explanation question, although the mean homework grade for sections with online homework was significantly higher (uncorrected for multiple comparisons). Student survey results had a higher mean rating for written homework than online, indicating a more positive opinion towards written homework. Student feedback was synthesized to contextualize these results.

Source: Ohio Journal of School Mathematics

DOI: 10.18061/ojsm.6572

Authors: Lisa Kaylor, Bradford Westgate

Institution: Alma College

Language: English

Topic: Statistics Education and Methodologies

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414257262

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