Keywords
data analysis; quantitative reasoning; interdisciplinary; applied analysis
Abstract
This paper explores the impacts of introducing quantitative literacy skills in an interdisciplinary Environmental Economics course typically taught as an issues and policy course without a quantitative component. The study examines the effects of infusing an engaging, student-selected data collection and analysis assignment on students' quantitative reasoning skills, as well as their interest in and attitudes about data analysis and quantitative information. Using data gathered from a set of pre- and post-assessment questions designed to measure changes in quantitative reasoning skills and attitudes, the findings point to significant attitudinal impacts, gains, but smaller, insignificant gains in quantitative reasoning skills.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.19.1.1489
Recommended Citation
MacDonald, Sean P.. "A Study of the Impacts of Infusing Data Analysis and Research in an Interdisciplinary Environmental Economics Course." Numeracy 19, Iss. 1 (2026): Article 9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.19.1.1489
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