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Is everything bigger in Texas? Introduction to Statistics with the Rock Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus intermedius)

Author(s): Julie Marie Schlichte1, Phillip Lavretsky, Vicky Zhuang

The University of Texas at El Paso

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Natural history museums often contain large collections of the same species and therefore, are a resource for studying intraspecific variation. This module uses 172 images of rock pocket mouse skulls from the UTEP Biodiversity Collections to…

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Natural history museums often contain large collections of the same species and therefore, are a resource for studying intraspecific variation. This module uses 172 images of rock pocket mouse skulls from the UTEP Biodiversity Collections to introduce students to collecting data from images and principles of basic statistics. This module resource focuses on immersing students into the development of study design, analysis, discussion, and communication without overwhelming them. Students enter their data into a Google sheet app that combines data entry, statistical analysis, and presentation all in one. The collaborative framework asks students to work together, share resources, and develop their own questions while learning the principles behind taking measurements from images of museum specimens.

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Version 1.0 - published on 28 Feb 2024 doi:10.25334/JAW3-MD63 - cite this