Comparative Review of ActivStats, CyberStats, and MM*Stat

Introductory statistics courses are commonly considered to be difficult and boring by students. Students are required to simultaneously develop a variety of skills including quantitative and graphical insights along with mathematical and analytical abilities (Härdle et al. 1999). Also, it is sometimes difficult for students to relate statistical concepts presented in class to real world problems and everyday situations…The idea of using computers to increase transparency and student motivation when teaching computers is outlined. Examples from each package are given to demonstrate how quantitative and graphical insights can be developed and real world stats concepts…