Vol. 34 (2024)
Artículos de Investigación

Difficulties of graphic design students in learning mathematical statistics to visualize data

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  • Manuel Ponce de León,
  • Gerardo Luna-Gijón,
  • Yaret Elsa Ruíz-Morales
Manuel Ponce de León
Centro de Innovación del Aprendizaje, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla
Gerardo Luna-Gijón
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Yaret Elsa Ruíz-Morales
Colegio de Diseño Gráfico, Facultad de Arquitectura, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2024.4228

Published 2024-12-11

How to Cite

Ponce de León, M. ., Luna-Gijón, G., & Ruíz-Morales, Y. E. (2024). Difficulties of graphic design students in learning mathematical statistics to visualize data. Acta Universitaria, 34, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2024.4228

Abstract

In the current context of information overload experienced by society, the construction of statistical graphics is a relevant task for the graphic design profession. This research aimed to identify the obstacles that first-semester graphic design students face when constructing statistical graphics. Using an action-research approach, an educational intervention was implemented using digital presentations about the characteristics of different types of statistical graphics. A significant increase in the conceptual knowledge of statistical graphics was observed in students; however, the practical application did not show the same results, in that the students faced difficulties when selecting and constructing statistical graphics without the assistance of the teacher. Although improvements in learning were observed, the development of these graphic communication skills requires time and work with specific characteristics. More focused interventions are required using guides and teaching materials to achieve significant progress in learning.

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