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LITERATURE REVIEW
What are statisticians contemplating? -A thirty-year literature review and trend analysis on statistical thinking
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National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TAIWAN
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Renai Elementary School, Tainan City, TAIWAN
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National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN
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University of Twente, Enschede, THE NETHERLANDS
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Shulin Elementary School, New Taipei City, TAIWAN
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New Taipei City Shulin High School, New Taipei City, TAIWAN
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Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, INDONESIA
Publication date: 2024-12-11
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2024;20(12):em2552
KEYWORDS
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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