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Amy G Froelich serves as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Statistics at Iowa State University, where she has taught over 3,000 students since joining in 2000. Her academic leadership includes curriculum development for undergraduate statistics programs and oversight of degree requirements.
- Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2000)
- B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1994)
Dr. Froelich specializes in statistics education, psychometrics, and educational assessment with particular expertise in categorical data analysis and probability instruction. Her research develops innovative teaching methodologies for introductory statistics courses and focuses on training future secondary mathematics teachers through specialized curriculum design. She investigates how electronic assessments and resampling techniques enhance student learning outcomes in statistical reasoning.
Her publication record (2008-2018) demonstrates consistent contributions to statistics pedagogy, emphasizing practical classroom applications, assessment design, and teacher preparation. Key themes include the development of engaging activities (e.g., M&M's weight analysis, iPod randomness testing), psychometric methods for educational measurement, and curriculum reforms for mathematics educators.
- Waller Education Award from the American Statistical Association (2010)
- Multiple teaching and advising awards at Iowa State University
Dr. Froelich has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of Education to support her statistics education initiatives. As Director of Undergraduate Studies since 2018, she mentors students through curriculum development projects and advises on academic pathways in statistics. Her co-authorship of Business Statistics and Analytics in Practice (9th ed., 2019) extends her impact to textbook development.
