Understanding the burdens of race at a predominantly white university: the experiences of underrepresented students in an introductory statistics course
Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: The researcher sought to understand the experiences of underrepresented students in introductory statistics courses.This research considered the burdens of race and culture from the effects of history, societal perceptions, and inadequate preparation on underrepresented (African American and Latino) students inside the classroom.Finally, the research considered the important influences and predictors of underrepresented students achieving statistics performance.Using a conceptual framework consisting of Critical Theory, Critical Race Theory, Ogbu's Cultural-ecological theory, and social constructivism, this research used a mixed methodology consisting of a grounded theory approach and exploratory multiple linear regression models.The researcher conducted a comparative qualitative study of five underrepresented and seven represented students in two introductory statistics courses at a predominantly White university.The researcher also conducted a survey of 52 underrepresented and 389 represented students in the courses.Furthermore using an autoethnographic representation, the researcher used his lived experiences considering himself as a participant to provide further insight and richness of the data.
Author: Mario Davidson
Institution: The Ohio State University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W846326247