Abstract
Datasets provided to students are typically carefully chosen and vetted to illustrate a key statistical topic or method. Rarely are real studies and data so straightforward. In addition, carefully curated datasets that are brought into the statistics classroom may not feel realistic to students. We provide several examples of online activities where students can quickly collect their own local data, have input on the goals of the study and draw their own conclusions. These activities focus on core statistical issues that are often challenging to teach with traditional textbooks, such as working with messy data, bias, data relevance, and reliability. This approach to teaching integrates the challenges of data in a way that encourages students to see how easy it can be to inadvertently draw misleading conclusions. These activities are designed to be highly adaptable and have proven effective in a wide variety of introductory and advanced undergraduate courses.[Received December 2014. Revised July 2015.]
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