Abstract
This article examines the relationship between attitudes toward statistics, critical thinking, and academic performance, using students' overall GPA and their grades in statistics. A non-experimental quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted, involving 629 university students from various undergraduate programs. The Attitudes Toward Statistics Questionnaire (CAHE) was used to measure attitudes, while critical thinking was assessed using the Critical Thinking Questionnaire (CPC 2). Results showed a significant correlation between critical thinking and academic performance. Additionally, students with a positive attitude toward statistics were more likely to develop strong critical thinking skills, which in turn improved their performance in the subject. Although no direct relationship was found between attitudes toward statistics and academic performance, critical thinking emerged as a key mediator. These findings highlight the importance of fostering critical thinking skills and promoting positive attitudes toward statistics in educational settings.