The statistical consultancy workshop as a pedagogical tool

Abstract

In this article we present and analyse the results of three related experimental studies: (1) the use of statistics in a sample of mathematics education doctoral theses in Spain; (2) the attitudes towards data analysis and statistical consultancy by doctoral students in education; (3) the future statistics consultants perception of their competence for consultancy work. We also describe a project aimed to implement two didactical devices, which would improve the researchers' attitudes and use of statistics and the future consultants' competence. This project would serve to link together prospective consultants and clients within a Statistical Consultancy Unit at the Faculty of Education.