Gender, Statistical Anxiety, and Supplemental Instruction

Authors

  • Rick Szal Northern Arizona University

Keywords:

Gender, Statistical Anxiety, Supplemental Instruction

Abstract

Supplemental Instruction (SI) programs, which have been used in colleges and universities since the 1970

Author Biography

Rick Szal, Northern Arizona University

Rick SzalLecturer
The W. A. Franke College of BusinessNorthern Arizona University

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2018-03-12

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