EXPSTAT					Version 1.2
March, 1997

INTRODUCTION

   EXPSTAT is a DOS program that generates random studies with data
   and statistical analyses.

   It is a program that I wrote a few years ago for teaching
   undergraduate introductory statistics.  EXPSTAT is used to
   generate random examples and problems for instruction,
   homework assignments and self-tutoring.

   EXPSTAT is distributed as freeware.

   If you wish to distribute EXPSTAT with a charge for copying or
   distribution or if you wish to bundle EXPSTAT with a commercial
   product, you must obtain specific written permission from the 
   author.

   There are no annoying reminders during operation and this version 
   is not crippled in any way.


FEATURES

   EXPSTAT generates random study headers with random data and the appropriate
   statistical analyses.  It covers the following statistical tests:
	1-sample tests (z-test, t-test)
	2-sample tests (independent t-test, dependent t-test)
	linear correlation (Pearson r, Spearman r)
	linear regression
	ANOVA (1-way, 2-way)
	Post Hoc tests (Tukey's HSD for 1-way and 2-way ANOVA)
	Chi-square (Goodness of Fit)


CASIP (Computer-Aided Statistics Instruction Protocol)

   EXPSTAT is only one part of a package of programs (SRKSTAT) that I have
   written and have been using in my teaching.  CASIP is a course format that
   was designed by myself and Michael Scuello in the fall of 1995.  It is a
   mastery-style, exploratory and student-paced model for teaching
   undergraduate introductory statistics.  It was designed to maximize the
   effectiveness of teaching through the use of computers.  The project is
   still ongoing and any comments or suggestions will be much appreciated. 
   The full package of programs (SKRSTAT) were written to make CASIP work.  
   For a description of the rest of the package and CASIP, check out our
   web page:
              http://acc6.its.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~krah


PACKING LIST

The following files should be in the EXPSTA12.ZIP distribution:

	EXPSTAT.EXE   the main program
	README.TXT    this file
	EXPSTAT.DOC   manual on how to use EXPSTAT
	INDEP.VAR     sample independent variable list file (see EXPSTAT.DOC)
	DEP.VAR       sample dependent variable list file (see EXPSTAT.DOC)
	INIT.INI      sample initialization file (see EXPSTAT.DOC)

When posting on bulletin boards, please post only the complete ZIP file
with the name EXPSTA12.ZIP


FINAL NOTE

   EXPSTAT is distributed as freeware.  However, a small contribution of, oh
   say, $30 will be much appreciated.  In return, I will keep you posted on
   any future updates and send you any of the rest of the SKRSTAT package you
   request.  Those programs were written with Authorware Pro and are quite
   large.
   In addition, I will keep you posted on how the SKRSTAT package
   is being used by others. Currently, instructors at both Brooklyn College
   and Hunter College, C.U.N.Y. are in the process of incorporating parts of
   the SKRSTAT package into their curriculum.
   Even if you choose not to send the contribution, I am still interested
   in sharing ideas with anyone who is using computers in their classrooms
   or with anyone who has any suggestions or comments.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

   I am currently a PhD candidate and adjunct faculty member at the Psychology
   department at Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y.  My advisor is Dr. Arthur Reber
   and we are studying a topic called implicit learning.  Implicit learning
   is a process by which people pick up complex patterns in the world without
   being aware of the process nor the content.  In laymen terms, it is the
   process by which people learn from experience, have intuitions or get
   a general feeling for something.
   I have taught introductory statistics (lecture+lab), experimental psychology
   (lecture + lab) and introductory psychology. I suspect the CASIP project
   will continue until I finally get my degree, which hopefully won't be too 
   long.


I hope you find EXPSTAT useful.

Ki-Young (Simon) Rah
Psychology Dept.
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford ave.,
Brooklyn NY 11210-2889
USA

e-mail: krah@email.gc.cuny.edu
