Application of pedagogy reflective in statistical methods course and practicum statistical methods

Despite the widespread use of various multimedia formats in teaching today, podcasts remain underutilized in higher education. This paper addresses the gap in understanding how podcasts can be effectively used as a learning method, particularly in the Swedish university context. Grounded in previous literature on podcasts in higher education and theories of blended learning, this study investigates how the integration of podcasts could enhance students’ learning experiences. Using a quantitative approach centered on a survey of Swedish university students, this research explores students’ preferences and experiences with educational podcasts. The findings show that for podcasts to be effective, they must be entertaining, approximately 20–30 minutes in length, and include analytical commentary and real-life examples from teachers. The findings contribute to effective solutions on how podcasts can be developed and implemented to help students in their self-directed learning processes in courses as well as solutions to teachers in their process of developing podcasts.

Using macroeconomic variables in the prediction of stock market indices:A theoretical and empirical assessment within BRICS and selected developed economies

The main aim of this article is to discuss the factors a researcher should take into account when selecting the appropriate research design or method (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods). The article also discusses sample size determination and sampling procedures in qualitative and quantitative research. Further, the paper has provided an examination of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The study used online desk research to collect data from online public access scholarly databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia, and many more freely accessible electronic books in research methods. Search terms that were used included, among many, the following: qualitative research, quantitative research, mixed-methods, qualitative and quantitative data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis; descriptive and inferential statistics. A wealth of relevant and timely scholarly literature was downloaded, read, and used to write this paper, and draw the conclusion provided. Keywords: Qualitative Research; Quantitative Research; Mixed-Methods Research; Qualitative Data Collection Techniques; Quantitative Data Collection Techniques; Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques; Quantitative Analysis Techniques; Descriptive Statistics; Inferential Statistics. DOI: 10.7176/JMCR/87-06 Publication date: November 30 th 2022

A BSTRACT: The learning process , which was made by the model observer lecturers , w as success in increasing the students learning process. Based on the result and the discussion of some research ers , it can be concluded that the learning process , in the basic subject of mathematics learning process through applying “ l esson s tudy” , can help in increasing the learning students ’ motivation. The learning model modification was done based on the students need. Meanwhile, the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation s are needed in the learning process. The intrinsic motivation is the encouragement coming from the students themselves , such as the desire and the willingness to be success, the encouragement and the learning need, and the dream of the future. The extrinsic motivation is the encourag e ment coming from the outside of the students themselves , which are shown by the existence of the reward, the interesting activity, the conducive learning environment in the learning process, so that the students are able to learn well. This research aimed at describing the students learning motivation in the subject of mathematics learning basic and process through applying the “ l esson s tudy”. The research consisted of 4 cycles, and every cycle consisted of 3 steps, they are “plan, do , and see ” . The subject of research was the Class D mathematics education study program students of UMP (Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) in academic year 2012. The data were got from the observation sheet, video recording , and questionnaire. The data analysis techniques were data reducing, data presenting, and concluding. The research showed that the students learning motivation was different in every cycle and the highest average motivation score was the fourth cycle. KEY WORDS : L earning motivation, lesson study , intrinsic and extrinsic motivation s, basic subject of mathematics , and students learning process . About the Authors: Anggun Badu Kusuma, M.Pd., Fitrianto Eko Subekti, M.Pd ., and Reni Untarti, M.Pd. are the Lecturers at the Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training UMP (Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) in Central Java, Indonesia. The authors can be reached at: anggun.badu@gmail.com , efitrians@ymail.com , and reniuntarti@gmail.com How to cite this article? Kusuma, Anggun Badu, Fitrianto Eko Subekti & Reni Untarti. (2015). “Description of the Students Learning Motivation in the Subject of Mathematics Learning Basic and Process Using the Lesson Study” in EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies , Vol.7(2) February, pp.103-110. Bandung, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Press and UMP Purwokerto, ISSN 1979-7877. Chronicle of the article: Accepted (January 9, 2015); Revised (February 10, 2015); and Published (February 28, 2015).

The reasoning is an important aspect of learning mathematics. In studying real analysis, students must have the reasoning ability to understand the concepts and the relation of each other. The aim of this research is to examine the effect of using a concept map for learning on the student reasoning ability in solving a real number system problem. The reasoning can be seen from the indicators: analysis, synthesis, verification, and generalization. This research is quantitative research with pre-test post-test group design. The subject of this research is eighteen students who enrolled in a real analysis course in the Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Widya Dharma Klaten academic year 2017/2018. The data was collected by test and documentation. The reasoning test was given twice, first is the pre-test that was given before the implementation of the concept map model in the learning process, and the second is post-test that given after the implementation of the model. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The results showed that there was an enhancement of student reasoning ability in solving real number system problems by using a concept map

This article highlights the fact that Child Labour is one of the biggest and a universal obstacle in the way of UPE. The study was mixed method in nature for which exploratory sequential design (Qualitative & Quantitative approaches) were used, however this article is focused only on Quantitative approach and data. Population of this study comprised all the parents of the total 992 Child Laborers and 2939 teachers teaching primary level at District Bannu, while the sample was 147 primary teachers and 100 parents of Child Labour. For Quantitative data collection two separate questionnaires for teachers & parents were distributed. The study’s objectives were: to investigate the rank order of perceptions of teachers in context of Location, Poverty, Family Status, Child Status, Teacher’s Behavior, context of Overall Child Labour and Universalization of Primary Education. For Quantitative data analysis descriptive supported by inferential statistics were used to reach into in-depth of the issue. On the basis of findings drawn some valuable recommendations were made by the researcher.

Many and frequent occurrence of natural disasters in Taiwan is prone to cause natural disaster stricken areas. When disaster incident that the first important is life safety. Health is the anti-disaster relief work in saving lives and maintaining healthy important part, since the 921 earthquake, highlighting the hospitals play a key role in disaster prevention and rescue system. The resilience of medical service workers have known from the literature since this study to explore the driving force behind the continuing work of the medical services personnel, as well as the 921 earthquake in their life, to understand the factors that influence medical service workers disaster resilience and associated. In this study, the central region of regional hospital for the study of the field after 921 earthquakes still serving medical service workers the research object, using mixed research methods, the main purpose is to explore the impact disaster resilience of the medical service workers. Depth interviews with a total of 15 participators, qualitative data analysis software ATLAS.ti coding, cross-case analysis, identify disaster resilience, marked between each encoding related. Quantitative research to a total of 249 valid questionnaires, statistical analysis software PASW of descriptive statistical analysis, such as the percentage of the mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics, correlation analysis, t-test and ANOVA. The Qualitative Research results found that the disaster resilience of factors affect their disaster experience of natural disasters, disaster preparedness, trust, professional training, a sense of responsibility, religious beliefs, social support, to help others, and self-growth. Quantitative research results found that age and department, personal growth, religious beliefs, social support, and help others subscale and Disaster Resilience Scale showed a significant difference in the level of education is significant in social support, to help others subscale and Disaster Resilience Scale differences, and ethnic self-growth subscales significant differences, significant differences in family structure in the social support subscale, significant differences of religious belief in the subscale of religious belief. Finally, discussions and recommendations as to the future to enhance the quality of disaster medicine, as well as enhance the resilience of the base of disaster prevention for relief worker.

This study aimed at describing the 5th grade elementary schools teachers’ perception on the usability of e-learning technology of high-level plant anatomy as an educational medium in teaching-learning process. The only research statement guided this study is what are the 5th grade elementary schools teachers’ perception on the usability of e-learning technology of high level plant anatomy as an educational tool of teaching? This study employed a quantitative approach using survey research design. A purposive sampling technique was used to obtain 50 respondents drawn from amongst 5th grade elementary schools’ teachers of Merauke district, Indonesia. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 for Windows. As the general mean of the data analysis is of 54.5000 with the standard deviation of 2.32140, the present study indicated that the use of e-learning technology of high-level plant anatomy was positively perceived by the elementary schools’ teachers in the sample. This finding might be imperative for the school principals to motivate teachers to promote students’ knowledge and skills using e-learning technology as an educational tool of learning and, in turn, to improve students’ academic achievement. This finding might be also worthwhile for the Head of Education Office at government level to raise special fund to design and, in the same time, to promote teachers’ use of e-learning technology as media in teaching-learning process in order to help students understand all the distributed learning materials. Article visualizations:

The provision of quality education, among other things, depends on the role played by school heads in handling administrative duties such as the supervision of teachers, who are the key players in curriculum implementation. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which heads of schools discharge their instructional supervisory roles to enhance teachers’ performance in the daily teaching and learning processes. The study was carried out in the Lindi region, Tanzania Mainland in 2021. This study applied mixed methods where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were applied. The study sample comprised of teachers (N=103), heads of schools (N=57) and class masters (N=11) from 57 randomly selected public secondary schools. Data was collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions and interviews. Data were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches where quantitatively researcher employed descriptive and inferential statistics and presented results with frequencies and percentages. Qualitatively a researcher employed a thematic analysis method for identifying and reporting patterns/themes in the data. The study findings revealed that heads of schools failed to discharge their instructional supervisory responsibilities, as teachers were not punctual in attending to schools. There was no regular checking of teachers’ professional records except once in the year or by school inspectors. Heads of schools did not supervise teachers on how effectively they could handle students’ assessments. Noted was also a lack of instructional resources in schools. For improvement of the provision of quality education it is recommended that heads of schools effectively discharge their duties and where their setbacks, like lack of accommodation around the school, few teachers and lack of instructional resources, they should contact relevant bodies from both government and non-government sectors work together in making friendly teaching environment. Moreover, heads of schools encourage teachers’ creativity in using improvised local resources whenever and wherever possible.

Teacher’s performance appraisal is an unavoidable element of the teaching-learning process in public schools. Since 2016, teachers in Kenya have been appraised using the Teachers Professional Development (TPAD) tool. The objective of the study was to find out teacher’s perception on the benefits of TPAD appraisal in improving the teaching- learning process in public secondary schools in Taita Taveta County. Descriptive survey design was used. Target population was 88 public secondary schools, 88 principals, 88 deputies and 773 teachers in Taita Taveta County. Purposive and stratified design sampling techniques were used to sample 20 principals and their deputies and 200 teachers. Tools used were questionnaires and interview schedules yielding both quantitative and qualitative data. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, means, frequency and counts aided in quantitative analysis while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Study findings revealed that the appraisal process has a lot of benefits in the teaching learning process. Appraisal helped teachers understand their strengths and weaknesses, improve their communication and interaction with stakeholders and enhance their teaching by receiving objective evaluation. However, a few teachers continue to have a negative attitude towards it as they still feel TPAD is just a punitive and oppressive measure. The paper therefore recommends that major sensitization program on the benefits of the TPAD tool be undertaken.

Robert Easterling made some mistakes in his review of my book, Modern Experimental Design, thai appeared in the No vember 2007 issue. First, he claims that I stated that some software, including MINITAB, cannot analyze repeated measures data when are more than two treatments. But on page 427, I stated that the analysis of such data is straightforward, and on page 438 I stated the following: example, Design-Expert 7.0 does not list this capability, nor does Release 14 of MINITAB. Both software packages can be used to analyze repeated measures data, however. Then I provided the URL for the Minitab, Inc. website, where the question of how one can analyze repeated measures design in Minitab is answered. The reviewer uses the following quote from page 9: ... using of = .05 and probability of .90 of detecting difference of at least and states that there is no preceding explanation of these terms and concepts. Well, A was obviously defined in the quoted material, and in the Preface I stated that a two-semester course in statis tical methods should provide more than enough background for the book. The terms significance level and proba bility certainly would be covered in such two-course se quence. For some reason, the reviewer changed the objective of my introductory example on blocking. I clearly stated that the ex periment was performed to compare three suppliers, with three production shifts and different operator on duty on each shift forming three blocks. The reviewer, however, believes that the three suppliers are the blocks and the operators are the treat ments. This is not what was stated.

This study assessed teachers' perceptions and attitudes regarding integrating tablet computers into the teaching and learning process. A mixed-methods approach and a descriptive design were employed. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used to assess teachers' perceived usefulness, ease of use, behavioral intention to use, attitudes toward tablet computers, and challenges associated with the use of tablet computers in the learning and teaching process. Sixty-four (64) respondents participated in the study and were selected through purposive sampling during a face-to-face session held in December 2023 at Morogoro-Campus. Data in this study were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The findings revealed that teachers generally perceived tablets as effective teaching tools and expressed satisfaction with their use in the teaching and learning process. However, the study highlighted a lack of training for teachers on incorporating tablet computers into classroom. Key barriers included insufficient technical support, connectivity issues, and time constraints. 76.6% (f = 49) of the respondents believed that providing clear and appropriate information on how, when, and where to use tablets would enhance their effectiveness in teaching. Respondents also emphasized the importance of training teachers in the use of tablet computers to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills to integrate technology effectively into their teaching practices. The study recommends providing in-service training for teachers on utilizing tablet computers in education.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of implementing the Guided Discovery approach on students’ ability to determine the Surface Area of a Cylinder. The research study employed an explanatory-sequential mixed-methods design to instruct a sample of 80 students from a school situated in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The participants were put into an experimental group with no control group. Data was collected using Mathematics Achievement Test MAT and interviews through focus group discussions. The quantitative data was subjected to analysis using two software programs: the Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS version 26.0) and Microsoft Excel 2019 and the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The data was subjected to analysis using descriptive statistics, specifically frequency counts and percentages, as well as inferential statistics, specifically t-tests. The findings indicate a statistically significant difference in the academic achievement of students who were instructed in the concept of the Surface Area of a Cylinder using the Guided Discovery approach. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference observed in the post-test scores between male and female students after their exposure to the Guided Discovery method for teaching the Surface Area of a Cylinder. It was also found that students demonstrated positive experiences (clarity, interest, and lesson presentation) when learning with the Guided Discovery. Hence, it is suggested that mathematics educators should utilise the Guided Discovery approach to instruct students on mathematical concepts, to stimulate students' engagement and enthusiasm towards the subject matter.

K. Austwick, Joan Hine, G. B. Wetherill, F. Mosteller, B. Wetherill, T. Dalenius, J. S. Hunter, W. Dixon, The First Course in Statistical Methods and the Use of Teaching Aids, Revue de l'Institut International de Statistique / Review of the International Statistical Institute, Vol. 39, No. 3 (1971), pp. 287-306

Applied Statistics for Economists: A Course in Statistical Methods.