What are statisticians contemplating?–A thirty-year literature review and trend analysis on statistical thinking
Wen-Mao Chung 1 2 , Hsin-Chueh Chen 3 4 , Mei-Chun Lin 1 5 , Pei-Chi Chen 1 6 , Chun-Yen Chang 1 7 *
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1 National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TAIWAN2 Renai Elementary School, Tainan City, TAIWAN3 National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN4 University of Twente, Enschede, THE NETHERLANDS5 Shulin Elementary School, New Taipei City, TAIWAN6 New Taipei City Shulin High School, New Taipei City, TAIWAN7 Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, INDONESIA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

The term ‘statistical thinking’ might seem straightforward at face value, yet defining it precisely remains a challenge. What exactly constitutes statistical thinking? And how does it differentiate from other forms of thinking? To date, the academic community lacks a universally accepted definition. Thus, this study employed a retrospective research method, examining and analyzing the discourse on statistical thinking in international journals over the past 30 years, integrating findings from 44 papers. Beyond analyzing research trends, this study also compiled seven definitions or structures of statistical thinking. The results indicate that various fields have favored definitions or structures, but regardless of the chosen definition or structure, there is a consistent association with the concept of variation. Concluding, the researchers reviewed the curriculum guidelines for 12-year basic education and the implications of statistical education within Taiwan’s curriculum, offering tangible recommendations for future investigations.

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Article Type: Review Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 20, Issue 12, December 2024, Article No: em2552

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/15708

Publication date: 11 Dec 2024

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