An Interactive Game-Based Approach to Teaching Regression
International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, cilt.16, sa.1, 2026 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4018/ijvple.424032
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Aerospace Database, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC, Education Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Game-Based Learning, Interactive Applets, Least Squares, Regression, Statistical Inference, Statistics Education, Virtual Learning Environments, Web-Based Learning
- İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study introduces two complementary game-based interactive applets for learning regression. The first focuses on the mathematical dimension by turning least-squares fitting into an interactive optimization task based on the sum of squared errors. The second focuses on the inferential dimension by asking learners to manipulate data points and observe how the statistical significance of the fitted relationship changes. The applets were integrated into an introductory statistics course and later used in a classroom tournament involving repeated practice, peer interaction, and competitive gameplay. A post-activity survey indicated generally positive student perceptions of engagement, participation, and motivation. The study illustrates how game-based learning environments can make the mathematical and inferential dimensions of regression more explicit and interactive.