Learn how MyLab Statistics can help you reach every student

MyLab Statistics is the online learning platform that combines trusted author content with digital tools to help you personalize learning experiences and improve results for each student. With MyLab Statistics, you have the flexibility to teach your course your way — whether your courses are meeting face to face, completely online, or a mix of both.

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Excel Projects

Using proven, field-tested technology, auto-graded Excel Projects let you seamlessly integrate Microsoft® Excel® content into your course without having to manually grade spreadsheets. Available in all Business Statistics MyLab courses, each Excel Project focuses on a key concept in statistics and allows students to analyze data using actual Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Excel Projects are auto-graded and provide immediate feedback to students, enabling them to master statistics concepts while gaining proficiency with spreadsheet software they'll use in their academic and professional lives.

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Help students analyze and interpret data

StatCrunch

StatCrunch, a powerful, web-based statistical software, is integrated into MyLab so students can quickly and easily analyze data sets from their text and exercises. In addition, MyLab includes access to StatCrunch.com, the full web-based program where users can access tens of thousands of shared data sets, create and conduct online surveys, interact with a full library of applets, and perform complex analyses using the powerful statistical software. Learn more about StatCrunch.

  • StatCrunch Projects provide opportunities for students to analyze big data, practice statistical thinking, and make data-informed decisions. Each project consists of a series of questions about a large data set to provide a deeper dive on business statistics topics.
  • For those using other statistical software programs, MyLab makes learning and using a variety of software programs as seamless and intuitive as possible. Download data sets from the text and MyLab Business Statistics exercises directly into Excel®. Students can also access instructional support tools including tutorial videos, study cards, and manuals for a variety of statistical software programs including StatCrunch, Excel, Minitab, JMP, R, SPSS, and TI 83/84 calculators.

Help students analyze data sets

Support for analysis of data sets using statistical software is integrated throughout the MyLab to make it as intuitive and seamless for learners as possible. Students can launch data sets directly from within their homework exercises into programs such as Excel and StatCrunch. Students can also access instructional support tools including tutorial videos, study cards, and manuals for a variety of statistical software programs including StatCrunch, Excel, Minitab, JMP, R, SPSS, and TI 83/84 calculators.

Promote conceptual understanding

Successful students have the ability to apply their knowledge to new situations and contexts. Making connections with statistical concepts helps students internalize difficult ideas needed for success in current and future courses. Assignable questions in MyLab also encourage student discussion.

  • The Conceptual Question Library offers over 1,000 conceptual-based questions to help students internalize concepts, make interpretations, and think critically about statistics.
  • Twenty-four StatTalk Videos, hosted by fun-loving statistician Andrew Vickers, demonstrate important statistical concepts through interesting stories and real-life events. Videos include assessment questions and an instructor’s guide.
  • Business Insight Videos show how managers at top companies use statistics in their everyday work.

Provide just-in-time practice and learning support

Dynamic Study Modules

Dynamic Study Modules use the latest developments in cognitive science and help students study topics by adapting to their performance in real time. The modules continuously assess student performance and activity, then use data and analytics to provide personalized content in real-time. This reinforces concepts by targeting each student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Link from your LMS to MyLab Statistics

Link from your LMS to MyLab Statistics

Learning Management System (LMS) Integration

You can now link from Blackboard Learn, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, or Moodle to MyLab Business Statistics. Access assignments, rosters, and resources, and synchronize grades with your LMS gradebook.

For students, single sign-on provides access to all the personalized learning resources that make studying more efficient and effective.

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Additional Features

Imagine the impact of first-day access on your course

Offering course content through the Pearson Inclusive Access model can help students achieve more by providing affordable, high-quality digital course materials on or before the first day of class. Because all students have access by day one, faculty can start teaching and students can start learning. Learn more about Inclusive Access.

A powerful homework and test manager

You can choose from hundreds of exercises available for your specific course, and can even choose exercises from a different book to provide an almost limitless number of available exercises. You can create, import, and manage online homework assignments, quizzes, and tests — or start with "Ready to Go" assignments — all of which are automatically graded, allowing you to spend less time grading, and more time teaching!

Comprehensive online course content

Filled with a wealth of content, MyLab is tightly integrated with the author approach of your choosing, but you can also easily add, remove, or modify existing instructional material. You can also add your own course materials to suit the needs of your students or department. In short, MyLab lets you teach exactly as you'd like.

Easily scalable and shareable content

MyLab lets you manage multiple class sections, and other instructors can copy your settings so a standardized syllabus can be maintained across your department. If you've spent time customizing your MyLab course and want to use the same course next semester, you can copy your existing course, preserve all your customizations, and share with other instructors.

Extend learning beyond the classroom

Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook. It lets students customize how they study and learn with enhanced search and the ability to create flashcards, highlight, and add notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn wherever life takes them, offline or online. Learn more about Pearson eText.

Learning Catalytics

With Learning Catalytics™, you'll hear from every student when it matters most. You pose a variety of questions that help students recall ideas, apply concepts, and develop critical-thinking skills. Your students respond using their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

You can monitor responses with real-time analytics and find out what your students do — and don't — understand. Then, you can adjust your teaching accordingly, and even facilitate peer-to-peer learning, helping students stay motivated and engaged. Learn more here.

 

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