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  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Statistical Cognition

Background:

  • Understanding statistical variability is crucial for data interpretation.
  • Traditional methods for teaching statistical concepts can be challenging.
  • Equivalence-based instruction (EBI) offers a novel approach to learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of EBI in teaching statistical variability.
  • To assess the impact of computerized multiple-exemplar training on learning.
  • To evaluate the generalization and maintenance of learned concepts.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a pretest-training-posttest design with 10 college students.
  • Utilized computerized EBI with multiple-exemplar training for two classes of statistical variability.
  • Assessed performance using computer-based and written multiple-choice tests.

Main Results:

  • All students showed significant score improvements from pretest to posttest.
  • Learning generalized to novel stimuli and a different testing context (written test).
  • Class-consistent performances were maintained one week post-instruction.

Conclusions:

  • EBI is a viable method for teaching the labeling of statistical variability.
  • Computer-administered, selection-based training can foster emergent responding on written tests.
  • This approach demonstrates effective and durable learning of statistical concepts.