Carlson K.A., Winquist J.R. An Introduction to Statistics: An Active Learning Approach

2nd ed. — SAGE Publications, Inc., 2017. — 656 p. — ISBN: 148337873X, 9781483378732The authors encourage an active approach to learning statistics through many in-depth activities that give students the opportunity to test or demonstrate their understanding of statistical concepts. The Second Edition is based on contemporary research on memory and the “testing effect” which requires students to answer questions to facilitate their long-term retention.Kieth A. Carlson received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1996. He is currently Associate Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University. He has published research on visual attention, memory, student cynicism toward college, and active learning. He enjoys teaching a wide range of courses including statistics, research methods, sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, learning psychology, the philosophy of science, and the history of psychology. Dr. Carlson was twice honored with the Teaching Excellence Award from the United States Air Force Academy.
Jennifer R. Winquist is currently Associate Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University. Dr. Winquist received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000. She has published research on self-focused attention, group decision making, distributive justice, implicit attitudes, and active learning. Recently she has shifted her research program to focus on the teaching of statistics and research methods. Dr. Winquist regularly teaches a variety of courses in statistics and research methods.