Application of the Problem Based Learning method in the discipline 'statistics for engineering'

Perceiving the need for an innovative and colaborative learning environment, the use of the Problem Based Learning method provides a motivational situation favorable to learning, besides engaging students more intensely.Therefore, the students were requested to obtain the adequate solution for a proposed problem, which was related to a fictitious production line, using an experiment project.At the end of the activity it was possible to perceive not only greater satisfaction on the part of the students, but of the professor as well, in regards to the teaching/learning process.