Refereed Publications

• Malone, C., Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., and Race, M. (2008). A Case-by-Case Approach to the Introductory Applied Statistics Syllabus. The American Statistician, accepted.
• Stephenson, P., Richardson, M., Gabrosek, J., and Reischman, D. (2008). How LO Can You GO? Using the Dice-Based Golf Game GOLO to Illustrate Inferences on Proportions and Discrete Probability Distributions. Journal of Statistics Education, accepted.
• Richardson, M., Stephenson, P., and Gabrosek, J. (2008). How LO Can You GO?, Teaching Statistics, accepted.
• Gabrosek, J., Stephenson, P. , and Richardson, M.. (2008). How LO can you GO? Using GOLO to Illustrate the Sampling Distribution of a Sample Proportion. Mathematics Teacher, 101, 545-549.
• Richardson, M., Gabrosek, J., Reischman, D., and Curtiss, P. (2004). Morse code, scrabble, and the alphabet. Journal of Statistics Education, 12, http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v12n3/richardson.html.
• Richardson, M. and Gabrosek, J. (2004). A-B-C, 1-2-3. Mathematics Teacher, 97, 270-282.
• Beckmann, C.E., Wells, P., Gabrosek, J., Billings, E., Aboufadel, E.F., Curtiss, P., Dickinson W., Austin, D., and Champion, A. (2004). Enhancing the mathematical understanding or prospective teachers: using standards-based, grades k-12 activities. Perspectives on the Teaching of Mathematics, Sixty-sixth Yearbook, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Rheta N. Rubenstein and George W. Bright, eds., Reston, VA, pp. 151-163.
• Gabrosek, J. and Cressie, N. (2002). The effect on attribute prediction of location uncertainty in spatial data. Geographical Analysis, 34, 262-285.
• Richardson, M., Curtiss, P., Gabrosek, J., and Reischman, D. (2002). Rectangularity. STAR Library, http://www.causeweb.org/repository/StarLibrary/activities/.
• Richardson, M., Curtiss, P., and Gabrosek, J. (2002). What is the significance of a kiss? STAR Library, http://www.causeweb.org/repository/StarLibrary/activities/.
• Huang, H.-C., Cressie, N., and Gabrosek, J. (2002). Fast, resolution-consistent spatial prediction of global processes from satellite data. Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics, 11, 63-88.
• Gabrosek, J. and Schuckers, M. (2001). Breaking the code - a graphical exploration using bar charts. STAR Library, http://www.causeweb.org/repository/StarLibrary/activities/.
  

Technical Papers

• Arradaza, N. and Gabrosek, J. (2008). 2010 Healthy Kent Breastfeeding Task Force Survey of New Mothers. Technical Paper #804, GVSU, Statistics Department.
• Gabrosek, J. (2008). Northeast Ottawa District Library Survey Executive Summary, white paper.
• Gabrosek, J. (2007). Grand Haven Infrastructure Survey Final Report, white paper.
• Gabrosek, J. (2007). Roosevelt Park Infrastructure Survey Final Report, white paper.
• Phillips, J.H., Gabrosek, J., Rediske, R., and O'Keefe, J. (2003). Supplement to: Determination of interlaboratory detection and quantification levels for polychlorinated biphenyls. Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI.
• Rediske, R., Schelske, C., Gabrosek, J., Nalepa, T., Thompson, C., and Peaslee, G. (2003). Preliminary investigation of the extent of sediment contamination in Muskegon Lake. Great Lakes National Program Office, #GL-97520701-01, U.S. EPA, Chicago.
• Phillips, J.H., Gabrosek, J., Rediske, R., and O'Keefe, J. (2002). Determination of interlaboratory detection and quantification levels for polychlorinated biphenyls. Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI.
• Rediske, R., Gabrosek, J., Thompson, C., Bertin, C., and Blunt, J. (2001). Preliminary investigation of the extent of sediment contamination in Manistee Lake. AWRI Publication #TM-2001-7, Allendale, MI.

Other Papers

• Stephenson, P., Richardson, M., and Gabrosek, J. (2007) An analysis of GOLO (a dice-based golf game). Proceedings of the First International Conference on Mathematics in Sport 2007, Institute of Mathematics and Its Application; Manchester, United Kingdom.
• Gabrosek, J. (2006). Designing, promoting, and implementing a statistics poster competition for pre-college students. ICOTS7 Proceedings, Salvador, Brazil.
• Gabrosek, J. and Anderson, K. (2006). Why sports analysts get it wrong - regression to the mean. Interchange, 12, No. 6, p. 4.
• Gabrosek, J. and Richardson, M. (2004). Sowing the seeds: A statistical exploration. Joint Statistical Meetings Proceedings, American Statistical Association, Alexandria, VA.
• Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., Reischman, D., and Rogness, N. (2000). Statistics poster competition update - putting it all together. Interchange, 7, No. 1, D. Tanis (ed.), Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
• Reischman, D., Curtiss, P., Gabrosek, J., and Rogness, N. (1999). Selecting your topic for the K-12 statistics poster competition. Interchange, 6, No. 8, D. Tanis (ed.), Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. (1999). The effect of locational uncertainty in geostatistics. Unpublished dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
• Gabrosek J., Cressie, N., and Huang, H.C. (1998). Spatio-temporal prediction of level 3 data for NASA's Earth Observing System. In Spatial Accuracy Assessment: Land Information Uncertainty in Natural Resources, K. Lowell and A. Jaton (eds.), Ann Arbor Press, Chelsea, MI.
  

Presentations

• Arradaza, N. and Gabrosek, J. (2008). Results for Survey of New Mothers in Kent County, Healthy Kent 2010 Initiative Breastfeeding Task Force, Kent County Health Department, Grand Rapids, November 5.
• Stephenson, P., Gabrosek, J., and Frobish, D. (2008). Assessing the Accuracy of Sports Predictions, California Symposium of Statistics and Operations Research in Sports. Menlo College, Atherton, CA. October 18.
• Gabrosek, J. (2008). Service-Learning in an undergraduate Survey Sampling Course, Joint Statistical Meetings, Denver, Aug. 4.
• Stephenson, P., Gabrosek, J., and Frobish, D. (2008). Assessing the Accuracy of Sports Predictions, Joint Statistical Meetings, Denver, Aug. 4.
• Gabrosek, J. and Curtiss, P. (2008). Two Activities for Incorporating Statistics into the Math Curriculum, Math in Action, Feb. 27, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Rogness, N. (2007). Working with K-12 Students to Create a Statistics Poster. webinar given through the American Statistical Association on Dec. 10.
• Gabrosek, J., Race, M., Malone, C., and Curtiss, P. (2007). Alternate Topic Sequencing in the Introductory applied Statistics Course, Joint Statistical Meetings, Salt Lake City, July 31.
• Stephenson, P., Richardson, M., and Gabrosek, J. (2007). An Analysis of GOLO (a dice-based golf game), Mathematics in Sport 2007, Institute of Mathematics and Its Application; Manchester, United Kingdom, Monday, June 25, 2007.
• Curtiss, P., Gabrosek, J., Anderson, K., Coffey, D., Rogness, N., Stephenson, P, and Richardson, M. (2007). Play Along with the Statistics Six-Pack!, USCOTS, May 18, Columbus, OH.
• Gabrosek, J., Anderson, K., Rogness, N., Stephenson, P, and Curtiss, P. (2007). A Four Pack of Statistics Activities, Math in Action, Feb. 22, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Somers, N. and Gabrosek, J. (2006). Introduction to bootstrapping Using R., Dept. of Statistics, GVSU, Nov. 20, presented by Nick Somers.
• Gabrosek, J. (2006). Look, It's the Binomial Bag! West Catholic High School, Nov. 10, Grand Rapids.
• Malone, C. and Gabrosek, J. (2006). Sequencing of topics in an introductory course: Does order make a difference? JSM, Aug. 8, Seattle.
• Stephenson, P., Richardson, M., and Gabrosek, J. (2006). How low can you go? JSM, Aug. 8, Seattle.
• Gabrosek, J. (2006). Designing, promoting, and implementing a statistics poster competition for pre-college students. ICOTS7, July 5, Salvador, Brazil.
• Gabrosek, J. (2006). Methodology: Environmental Statistics, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, May 17, Hastings.
• Stephenson, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2006). GOLO: Analyzing a Probability-Based Dice Game, GVSU Department of Statistics, April 6.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek J. (2006). Predictions and Correlations for Sports Nuts, Math in Action, Feb. 23, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Gabrosek J., Stephenson, P., and Richardson, M. (2006). Using Tabletop Sports Games to Teach Probability Concepts, Math in Action, Feb. 23, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Kennedy, T. (2005). Statistical Analysis of Baseball. St. Lawrence University, Mathematics Club, Oct. 10, Canton, NY.
• Gabrosek, J. and Kennedy, T. (2005). Statistical Analysis and Baseball. The University of Akron, Department of Statistics, Oct. 5, Akron, OH.
  
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2005). Making Stronger Connections between K-12 and Undergraduate Statistics. United States Conference On Teaching Statistics, May 20, Columbus, OH.
• Kennedy, T. and Gabrosek, J. (2005). Statistical Models for Baseball. Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America and MichMATYC, April 29, Alma, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Kennedy, T. (2005). Applying Statistical Modeling to Baseball. Grand Valley State University, Departments of Mathematics and Statistics Seminar, March 29, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Kennedy, T. (2005). Statistical Models for Baseball. Kalamazoo College, Feb. 17, Kalamazoo, MI.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2004). Exploring Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics. MCTM, Oct. 29, Detroit, MI.
• Beckman, C., Boelkins, M., Coffey, D., and Gabrosek, J. (2004). Enhancing the Core: A Mathematics Faculty Works on Mathematics Content Courses for Teachers. Networking Project for the Improvement of Mathematics Education (NPRIME), Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI, August 16-17.
• Kennedy, T. and Gabrosek, J. (2004). The application of statistical models to baseball. Student Summer Scholars Showcase, Allendale, August 4.
• Gabrosek, J. and Curtiss, P. (2004). Integrating K-12 mathematics curricula into a probability and statistics course. Conversations Among Colleagues, Grand Rapids, March 20.
• Gabrosek, J. and Curtiss, P. (2004). Cookies and Coke: A balanced statistical meal. Math-in-Action, Grand Valley State University, Feb. 26, Grand Rapids.
• Gabrosek, J. and Kennedy, T. (2003). OSU-UM rivalry. Mathematics and Statistics Club, Grand Valley State University, Nov. 20, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Curtiss, P. (2003). Hands-on activities for probability and statistics. MCTM annual conference, Oct. 17, Lansing, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Richardson, M. (2003). Sowing the seeds: A statistical exploration. Joint Statistical Meetings, Aug. 5, San Francisco, CA.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2003). Two group activities for teaching probability to prospective teachers. Joint Statistical Meetings, Aug. 5, San Francisco, CA.
• Gabrosek, J, Richardson, M., and Curtiss, P. (2003). A six pack of interactive activities. Department of Statistics, Grand Valley State University, April 17, Allendale, MI.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2003). Enhancing the mathematical understanding of prospective teachers integrating k-12 activities. Northern Michigan University, April 11, Marquette, MI.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2003). Using group activities for teaching probability and statistics to prospective teachers. Northern Michigan University, April 10, Marquette, MI.
• Richardson, M., Curtiss, P., and Gabrosek, J. (2003). How loud is it? How do you spell it? And, how much does it weigh? Math-in-Action, Feb. 27, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Richardson, M., Curtiss, P., and Gabrosek, J. (2003). Helmets, bones, and sunflower seeds. Math-in-Action, Feb. 27, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Richardson, M. (2002). Statistics content workshop for teachers grades 7-12: Understanding data analysis, probability & statistics. Regional Math Science Center at Grand Valley State University, Oct, 9, 23, Nov. 6, 20, Allendale, MI.
• Richardson, M., Haller, S., Curtiss, P., and Gabrosek, J. (2002). Using kisses to illustrate confidence interval and hypothesis testing concepts. Joint Statistical Meetings, New York City, Aug. 11-15.
• Curtiss, P., Champion, A., and Gabrosek, J. (2002). Teaching probability and statistics to prospective teachers. Joint Statistical Meetings, New York City, Aug. 11-15.
• Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., and Champion, A. (2002). Activities integrating k-12 probability & statistics reform curricula into pre-service teacher education. Joint Statistical Meetings, New York City, Aug. 11-15.
• Beckmann, C., Wells, P., Gabrosek, J., Aboufadel, E., Dickinson, W., Curtiss, P., Austin, D., and Champion, A. (2002). Enhancing the mathematical core. MAA Michigan section meeting, Lawrence Technological University, May 11, Southfield, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. (2002). Setting detection limits for pollutants in water. Science & Math division, dean's research colloquium, Grand Valley State University, April 19, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. (2001). Spatial data analysis in the presence of location uncertainty. Department of Geography, Western Michigan University, Oct. 26, Kalamazoo, MI.
• Gabrosek, J., Beckmann, C., and Curtiss, P. (2001). The Wall of Infamy. MCTM, Oct. 11-13, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Curtiss, P. and Gabrosek, J. (2001). Enhancing the Mathematical Core: Incorporating K-12 Reform Curricula into STA 312. Department of Mathematics and Department of Statistics, Grand Valley State University, Oct. 9, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. and Cressie, N. (2001). Modeling locational uncertainty in spatial data. TIES 2001 Environmetrics for Decision Making, Aug. 13-17, Portland, Or.
• Schuckers, M. and Gabrosek, J. (2001). Breaking the Code - A hands-on approach to teaching bar charts. Contributed poster at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Aug. 5-9, Atlanta.
• Rediske, R. and Gabrosek, J. (2001). Presentation of interlaboratory study results. Invited paper at Statistical Tools for the Environmental Laboratory, May 22, Lansing, MI.
• Gabrosek, J., Huang, H.C., and Cressie, N. (2000). Multi-resolution modeling of remotely-sensed data and its implications for statistical graphics. Invited paper at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Aug. 13-17, Indianapolis, IN.
• Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., Reischman, D., and Rogness, N. (2000). Competition, cooperation, creativity: The k-12 Michigan Statistics Poster Competition. Math-in-Action, Feb., Allendale, MI.
• Rediske, R., Bertin, C., Swiech, M., and Gabrosek, J. (1999). Distribution of heavy metals in the sediments of the lower Grand River. Invited paper at the Lake Michigan: State of the Lake '99 conference, Nov. 8-9, Muskegon, MI.
• Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., Reischman, D., and Rogness, N. (1999). Statistics in the elementary classroom. Regional Math Science Center update seminar, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J., Curtiss, P., Reischman, D., and Rogness, N. (1999). Statistics in the secondary classroom. Regional Math Science Center update seminar, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J. (1999). Spatial statistics - a primer. Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Grand Valley State University, Sept. 21, Allendale, MI.
• Gabrosek, J., Cressie, N., and Huang, H.C. (1998). Spatio-temporal modeling and prediction for NASA's Earth Observing System. Contributed paper at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Aug. 9-13, Dallas, TX.
• Gabrosek, J., Cressie, N., and Huang, H.C. (1998). Spatio-temporal prediction of level 3 data for NASA's Earth Observing System. Contributed paper at the 3rd International Symposium on Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, May 20-22, Quebec City, Quebec.
  

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