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The RoSE Network blog is a space for reflecting on what's happening in statistics education research. Expect to find reviews of the latest papers and books, conference and event reports, student perspectives, and much more!
We welcome statistics education researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike to share and promote their scholarship by writing for our blog. Please read our Call for Contributors page, and fill in our form if you're interested in writing for our blog.
Megan | 19 March 2025
Shifting our focus from undergraduate to postgraduate students, RoSE's Deputy Director, Megan, explores the struggles that postgraduate students face with statistics, especially as they encounter a curriculum novel to their prior degrees. Read on to find out how Megan transformed students' experiences of feeling 'lost at sea' into collaborative initiatives that boost motivation and debunk statistics myths!
Many years ago when I first started teaching, I was given the task of delivering small-group statistics seminars to my institution’s postgraduate taught Psychology students. I went into the task... Click here to read more
Mag | 24 January 2025
Now that Paddy has explored student and lecturer perspectives in statistics education, our February post continues this theme! RoSE members Anna and Mag reflect on how their University of Sussex Junior Research Associate (JRA) experience shaped their views on statistics education, alongside insights from their supervisor, Jenny (RoSE Director & Founder), and PhD mentor, Hanna.
Engaging in research is a defining feature of higher education, and for many undergraduates, it’s their first... Click here to read more
Paddy | 24 January 2025
This month, we’re thrilled to feature Paddy in a double spotlight on our blog! In this post, he delves into the findings of a qualitative study examining the learning experiences and attitudes of Psychology lecturers as they undertook an intensive course to develop R programming skills for data analysis.
It is predicted that R will eventually replace SPSS as the most popular statistical software in... Click here to read more
Paddy | 22 January 2025
We’re excited to kick off our inaugural blog post on statistics education research with insights from Paddy and his colleagues! They’ll explore students’ perspectives on strategies to reduce statistics anxiety and how to make learning statistics more enjoyable.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) emphasizes the importance of practical classes in... Click here to read more
Mag | 17 December 2024
To end off an insightful and fruitful year in statistics education, RoSE has launched a new blog!
We’re excited to open this new hub for the global statistics education community. Our blog aims to spark conversations, share insights, and celebrate the diverse ways we contribute to advancing the field... Click here to read more