Iain Weir Iain.Weir@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
Creating statistics e-assessments using Dewis with embedded R code
Weir, Iain; Gwynllyw, Rhys; Henderson, Karen
Authors
Rhys Gwynllyw Rhys.Gwynllyw@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Teaching and Learning
Karen Henderson Karen.Henderson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in TEL
Abstract
We report on the creation of statistics e-assessments using the Dewis system with embedded R code. Dewis is a fully algorithmic open-source e-assessment system designed and developed at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE). Dewis’ ability to communicate with the R programming language greatly facilitates the task of generating bespoke data and its subsequent analysis. This approach has allowed us to successfully test students’ ability to perform involved statistical analyses on individual data sets and led to the creation of a suite of open access online e-learning modules on the UK national statstutor website. Development of a Dewis-R interface allows the creation of sophisticated e-assessments solely by writing an R script file. The goal is to create a community of Dewis-R practitioners who will be able to author and share relevant, authentic and engaging statistics e-assessments that enrich the learning experience of students.
Citation
Weir, I., Gwynllyw, R., & Henderson, K. (2017). Creating statistics e-assessments using Dewis with embedded R code. MSOR Connections, 15(2), 51-59
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Nov 16, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Jan 26, 2016 |
Publication Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | MSOR Connections |
Print ISSN | 1473-4869 |
Publisher | sigma network |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 51-59 |
Keywords | statistics, SPSS, R, e-assessment, Dewis |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/899637 |
Publisher URL | https://journals.gre.ac.uk/index.php/msor/issue/view/49/showToc |
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