Dr. Kit Clement

Biography

Kit Clement is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Illinois University. His research interests focus on developing and evaluating simulation-based inference (SBI) curricula for introductory statistics classes. He is particularly interested in SBI curricula that allow for probability modeling. By giving students the power to create models for statistical scenarios and use these models to conduct simulations, he aims to facilitate deeper learning of statistical procedures. Kit's approach emphasizes the importance of connecting statistical modeling with personal narratives, which helps students relate to the context of scenarios. This method provides a richer perspective and conceptual understanding of statistical concepts such as p-values and confidence intervals. He has developed activities that trace the learning trajectory of simple linear regression models within a simulation-based curriculum and has analyzed student thinking and learning. He holds a PhD in Math Education from Portland State University and has academic qualifications in Applied Statistics and Pure Mathematics from the University of Michigan.

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