through their research, have alerted statistics educators to the
fact that involving students in statistical investigations does not appear to fully
develop statistical thinking. Gal et al. (1995, p. 25) believe the reason for this is
“both an issue of skill transfer, as well as the fact that a somewhat different set of
cognitive skills and dispositions is called for.” Therefore it would seem that specific
instruction in the evaluation of statistically based reports is required to fully develop
statistical thinking.