Learning evaluation of statistics using an internet teaching interface

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate statistical learning using educational material with an online interface. For that purpose, this material was developed in order to facilitate the access to the information provided in the lecture for future studies. This study included 98 undergraduate students divided into 2 groups: GI- 50 students who did not have access to this material for studying outside of the classroom, and GII-48 students who did have access to this material for outside studies. The same evaluation was applied for both groups [2 theoretical tests (weight 7) and 6 practical activities (weight 3)], and student learning was measured by determining a weighted mean of both evaluation types and an arithmetic mean of each evaluation type separately. Data from each evaluation type were submitted to repeated measures ANOVA, followed by the Tukey test, and the weighted mean of both groups was compared by a t-test (p<0.05). There were significant differences between the groups, considering the weighted mean and the practical activities; however, there was no difference between groups on theoretical tests. Considering that, in general, GII showed superior results, the data suggests that such an alternative teaching method can contribute to learning and the improvement of academic performance.