An Investigative Study on University Students’ Statistical Literacy in Pakistan

Anisul Hassan; Dr. Abdul Ghaffar; Dr. Amir Zaman

doi:10.36902/sjesr-vol3-iss1-2020(159-164)

Anisul Hassan PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
Dr. Amir Zaman Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/sjesr-vol3-iss1-2020(159-164)

Keywords: Statistical Literacy, Instrument for statistical Literacy (ISL), SPSS

Abstract

The main aim of universities is to conduct research studies on different aspects of human life for the purpose of development and prosperity. In this regard the importance of statistical literacy cannot be denied in every discipline of knowledge. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to investigate the statistical literacy of the university students at BS level. Quantitative survey research design was employed where sample of the study comprised of randomly selected 360 BS level students from 9 public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). The data were collected through self-developed instrument namely Instrument for Statistical Literacy (ISL). The study demonstrated that students had low statistical literacy at BS level; it was therefore, recommended that Higher Education Commission of Pakistan may include a significant portion of practical work in the approved curriculum at university level for the enhancement of statistical literacy.