Computer-Assisted Statistics Education at Delft University of Technology

Abstract

At Delft University of Technology many students experience difficulties in mastering basic concepts of probability and statistics. In the past few years the lectures have undergone a radical change—the lecture notes now contain modern data analysis techniques, like kernel density estimation, simulation, and bootstrapping. In the TWI-Stat project, a computer-aided instruction course was developed to help students become more familiar with modern statistical analysis. The course presents itself as a dynamic, interactive, personal book. Highly interactive analysis tools are available. The software will be available for MS-Windows.