tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76711236300624106702024-02-06T20:59:10.939-08:00I-USE Statistics in EducationA blog which follows progress on a project funded by the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme to promote statistical literacy. Project started October 2012Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-13806263165065662322019-04-08T07:10:00.000-07:002019-04-08T07:10:11.497-07:00ArchivedJust to confirm that there will be no more posts from this blog.<br />
<b><a href="http://www.i-use.eu/">The website is still in existence and can be visited to find out more.</a></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: red;">Thanks for your interest.</span></i></b><br />
<br />Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-19482152070463833492017-11-02T04:49:00.000-07:002017-11-02T04:49:01.376-07:00Well worth checking out for the UK<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENyq11u4RGo9UEQbCOHvFy70ueECmJa6BJUeSE2khYV6_ge1CrmvQVFCnxXpyYww9L-_NR0m57rCpd863G5BcHczbqjNvWmfRHOVP21TIpCkLaZbfLieM18x75_etc9LX5LDFa3i2_58/s1600/UK_maps___population_estimates+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENyq11u4RGo9UEQbCOHvFy70ueECmJa6BJUeSE2khYV6_ge1CrmvQVFCnxXpyYww9L-_NR0m57rCpd863G5BcHczbqjNvWmfRHOVP21TIpCkLaZbfLieM18x75_etc9LX5LDFa3i2_58/s640/UK_maps___population_estimates+2.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://parallel.co.uk/3D/population-density/#12.3/52.216/0.1218"><b>Visualising Census data in a very smooth way at PARALLEL mapping...</b></a><br />
A 3D view option too - here's population density in London.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbmUlW2IQMZwON8CtFp61WdV0cpHk0vDsG2XFLh8d2yl8KeeQaQpUCsUSCdzSadyKzc5J46AxIDrHOobSOulkB5Vkfm9j8x4SxXfv460_MP6KoHa64SdoTWOn9nLUgjgwN89lzUu5U2M/s1600/UK_maps___population_estimates+3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbmUlW2IQMZwON8CtFp61WdV0cpHk0vDsG2XFLh8d2yl8KeeQaQpUCsUSCdzSadyKzc5J46AxIDrHOobSOulkB5Vkfm9j8x4SxXfv460_MP6KoHa64SdoTWOn9nLUgjgwN89lzUu5U2M/s640/UK_maps___population_estimates+3.jpg" width="640" /></a>Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-4268304585356572422015-07-14T07:32:00.000-07:002015-07-14T07:32:14.001-07:00Conducting statistical tests for fieldworkThe <b>Geographical Association</b> has released <a href="http://geography.org.uk/resources/conductingstatisticaltestsforfieldwork/">a splendid new resource for those using statistical methods in their fieldwork.</a><br />
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The resource has a range of videos which explain how to use particular statistical techniques.Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-51890610231741903062015-06-23T10:55:00.000-07:002015-06-23T10:55:00.716-07:00Volcano statistics uncoveredOne way to explore statistical data and comparisons between different places which share common characteristics is to play (or create) <b>Top Trumps cards.</b><br />
Here's a very useful additional resource.<br />
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<b>Raphael Heath</b> has produced a very useful new map for any of you who use the <a href="http://volcanoestoptrumps.org/"><b>Volcano Top Trumps packs</b></a> in your classroom. If you haven't seen the Top Trumps, they can be purchased via the website.<br />
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Here's the map, which shows the locations of the volcanoes in the pack.<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="640px" scrolling="no" src="http://rhsb.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=47671fbaae9e40e48a56738479295b84" width="100%"></iframe>Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-90506443517480840052015-05-01T09:37:00.001-07:002015-05-01T09:37:27.695-07:00Grants available for our course in Copenhagen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Venue: <a href="https://www.google.be/maps/place/Copenhagen+Open+High+School/@55.6530763,12.5371011,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x465253862a38be33:0xb2c264e368dff4f4" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #6da5a2; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Københavns Åbne Gymnasium (Copenhagen Open Gymnasium), Sjælør Boulevard 133 Valby</a></span><br />
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Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-74216810593530689492015-04-20T03:51:00.001-07:002015-04-20T03:51:21.977-07:00Website materials shared at the GA conferenceHave you checked out the <b><a href="http://www.i-use.eu/resources/units.html">I-USE website recently?</a></b><br />
We have a range of materials for teaching about, and developing your own <b>statistical literacy.</b><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">Image: Luc Zwartjes presenting in Manchester - image by Alan Parkinson</span></i><br />
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We shared these at the GA Conference, and had some very good feedback from the delegates who came along to our session, and had the chance to try the hands-on tools.<br />
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Here's an example of the resources that we've been creating... This one is on the theme of <b>Overpopulation.</b><br />
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We are doing a workshop on Friday the 10th of April from 4.30 - 5.20<br />
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We'll be sharing news about the project, and the teacher-training course that is taking place later in the year...<br />
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<a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/254296461/I-Use-Teacher-Training-Course" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View I-Use Teacher Training Course on Scribd">I-Use Teacher Training Course</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/GeoBlogs" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View GeoBlogs's profile on Scribd">GeoBlogs</a></div>
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Although this is not strictly a statistical app, it makes use of models of the way that physical processes work, and brings them to life.<br />
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A month or so ago, I picked up on an app that was getting ready for adding to the App store. I contacted <strong>Chaim Gingold</strong>, who worked on the game called <strong>SPORE </strong>some years ago, and found out more about it, and started to get excited about the potential for teaching the ideas that underpin geomorphology to a lower school audience, and those who may just be interested in finding out more about how the Earth works.<br />
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The <strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id956678532?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4">app is now live on the App store</a></strong> at a cost of<strong> £7.99</strong>, and is called <strong>Earth Primer.</strong><br />
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It allows the user to explore the world in an exciting way and explore how processes that shape the earth work.<br />
There are several sections which are possible to work through and these include a look beneath the surface of the Earth as well as the range of processes which change the surface.<br />
Work through the book to unlock tools which can then be used in the Sandbox section of the app.<br />
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<strong><em>I'm working on some education materials for the app, which will be available in a few weeks time.</em></strong>Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-59555867242023086942014-12-22T05:05:00.004-08:002014-12-22T05:05:54.221-08:00Our World in Data<b><a href="http://www.ourworldindata.org/">This website</a></b> explores the world of data that are out there...<br />
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It includes a range of data sets and ideas for how to use them.<br />
There are 5 'visual histories' too, which are data-rich presentations.<br />
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<br />Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-19547822585348342882014-11-01T04:31:00.000-07:002014-11-01T04:31:32.474-07:00New look for FAOSTAT databaseEarlier today, I was researching some sources of data for a document that will make it onto the <b>I-USE </b>website. This will explore some of the best apps for use in <b>statistical lessons.</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://faostat3.fao.org/home/E">The FAO website has been updated</a></b>, and the previous version is being phased out...<br />
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There are some useful statistics here on <b>Food Security</b>, for example, which are well worth exploring...Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-48730727762949341892014-10-29T08:45:00.002-07:002014-10-29T08:45:47.603-07:00StatSilk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="http://www.statsilk.com/">StatSilk</a> </b>is a website which offers a range of data visualisations and map options and software such as StatPlanet.<br />
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These are not free, but can produce sophisticated results, such as<a href="http://www.statsilk.com/maps/interactive-map-ebola-death-rate-west-africa-and-dr-congo-time-animation"> this animation of Ebola victims...</a><br />
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<br />Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-2201212699386198812014-10-29T08:31:00.000-07:002014-10-29T08:31:01.195-07:00A slightly random post... <a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8364262294_da96936f9b_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8364262294_da96936f9b_z.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a><b><i>What is randomness ?</i></b><br />
We use <b>random numbers</b> in geography when carrying out geography fieldwork - this is used to identify points within a field area and aid sampling techniques.<br />
I used to do fieldwork on salt marshes with sixth form groups and we would use random number tables to choose our locations. But how random were those numbers ? And did we use them correctly ?<br />
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Randomness is an interesting statistical concept.<br />
Does pressing the random number key on a calculator really generate a truly 'random' number ?<br />
There was a useful article on the nature of randomness.<br />
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<b>Wind Turbines </b>and bird deaths are a story which has been used to indicate the downsides of this form of alternative energy. Do birds really fly into the turbines and get killed in any sort of numbers ?<br />
How random would this act be ? Or are there particular places that are more at risk of bird strike ?<br />
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How about this for another way to explore randomness...<br />
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I bought some pack of <b>Random</b> sweets. These are made by Nestle. They contain apparently a random set of strange jelly items. How random are they ? Would be interesting to find out how many of the packs are similar...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a slightly better explanation of all things random, you should take a read of this recent post by Jess Whittlestone on the fact that <b><a href="http://www.cafe.com/r/dbce972f-3087-4294-b80f-4b4e83d9e83d/1/why-we-see-patterns-everywhere">we tend to see patterns in everything.</a></b></span><br />
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This might involve finding statistics such as development data, graphing data, visualising it, or in some way making use of data....<br />
<b>Please tell us about the ones that you use in the Google Form below. </b><br />
<b>All contributions gratefully received...</b><br />
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It has been produced by <b>Oxfam</b>, and is called <b><a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/everyone-counts#.VCWKFLUMxBI.twitter">Everyone Counts.</a></b><br />
Oxfam is a UK based charity which works to support people in need, and fund development projects.<br />
<b><i>Aimed at 8-12 year olds.</i></b><br />
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Iain Palôt is presenting in the top image.<br />
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Thanks to all the participants for your energy and enthusiasm.<br />
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It brought together a range of educators with a background or interest in how research could influence classroom practice.<br />
One presentation by <b>David Didau</b> not only had some interesting insights into the value of research, but also on the nature of <b>causality and coincidence...</b> Some good examples to use when showing why it's important to be sceptical about the use of statistics on occasions...<br />
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Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-10897172093739741232014-08-31T13:19:00.000-07:002014-08-31T13:19:27.609-07:00I-USE code now on GithubThe <b>I_USE website</b> has a series of tools, and one in particular is ground-breaking.<br />
It offers users the chance to <b>create their own maps</b> by entering data into a simple interface on the site. This produces an interactive map which has more flexibility than any previous tool.<br />
Global maps can be produced in seconds to show data that has been collected by users, or obtained from other sources.<br />
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We have now placed the code for these tools on the <b>GITHUB site</b>, which is a repository of code that can be used by developers. <a href="https://github.com/vesskov/iusestatisticsforeducation">The relevant page where the code has been placed is HERE.</a><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red;">This is very rare for a project with our EU funding, and is done in the spirit of collaboration, and to also bridge the gap between education and technology.</span></i></b><br />
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We're excited to see what developers might do with the code, and blur the distinction between education and cutting edge technology. It's very rare for projects with the EU LLP funding that we have to share code openly in this way. Another example of <b>I_USE</b> exploring new avenues...<br />
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You can <b>give the tool a go on our developers page here</b> which is a version of the page on the full I-USE website.<br />
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<i>Thanks to our wonderful colleagues Alex Kotsev and <b>Veselin Vasilev </b>for their work on the coding and documentation.</i>Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-30026350804870850752014-08-25T09:07:00.001-07:002014-08-25T09:07:25.746-07:00Moodle Courses under constructionAs preparations continue for the meeting and sample courses in <b>Greece</b> in September, the first of the courses that we are going to be running for the <b>I-USE project</b> are now taking shape.<br />
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We have a group of teachers who are going to be trialling the course in the 2nd week of September at the <b><a href="http://www.aegean.gr/aegean/en/lesvos.htm">University of the Aegean in Mytiline</a></b> on the island of Lesvos.<br />
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There will be a series of activities covering several subjects and time for the participants to reflect on the process of involvement. Feedback will appear here during the meeting.Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-73677399164933761532014-07-06T05:47:00.003-07:002014-07-06T05:47:29.460-07:00QGIS... GIS tools for manipulating data...A few months ago, I had a conversation with <b>Charlotte Graves,</b> who is developing some teaching materials and approaches for <b>QGIS (a free Open-source GIS package)</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/~s1030092/QGISforSchools/index.html">The materials are now available to use and trial. Details are available HERE.</a></i></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/~s1030092/QGISforSchools/survey.html">There is a questionnaire connected to the trial</a>, which will help Charlotte to create further materials, and those which are of as much relevance as possible. This was part of her research, as she explains here:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am now in the final stages of my dissertation and the QGISforSchools plugin is ready for testing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><i>It takes the form of a QGIS plugin that provides 3 units (on Population & Development, Tourism and Earthquakes) that provides a student (or teacher) who is new to GIS with a step-by-step introduction to the software. The intention is that the software is simply used to explore the Geographical topic, rather than to teach the user how to use the software on his/her own.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I would be very grateful if you could spare some time to test the plugin and provide some feedback for my dissertation, and to inform the future development of the plugin.</span></div>
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Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-65882145533781081632014-07-02T08:56:00.003-07:002014-07-02T08:56:45.555-07:00A reminder to label your axes when drawing a graph....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-71640822652492222632014-07-02T08:32:00.002-07:002014-07-02T08:32:46.337-07:00Statistics and Science ReportAs part of the efforts for the <b>International Year of Statistics</b>. Check out this report (PDF download)<br />
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Alan Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14528013029514239163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671123630062410670.post-34105717251822210212014-06-04T11:58:00.002-07:002014-06-04T11:58:37.335-07:00I-USE article in GA Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>I-USE project</b> has featured in the <b><a href="http://www.geography.org.uk/">Geographical Association's </a>Magazine</b> which is sent out to around 6000 members worldwide.<br />
The article describes the project, with a link through to the <b><a href="http://i-use.eu/">website.</a></b><br />
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