An Introduction to Statistics: An Active Learning Approach

Kieth A. Carlson received his PhD in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1996. He is currently 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 Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University. Dr. Winquist received her PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University. She has published research on self-focused attention, group decision making, distributive justice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Dr. Winquist regularly teaches courses in introductory and advanced statistics and research methods.