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Peer reviewedHinders, Duane C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discusses the use or misuse of statistics or probability in society. Presented are examples from opinion polling, sports, the 1970 draft lottery, and the law. Lists 18 references. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic
Peer reviewedTappin, Linda – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents an activity to analyze the data from the Challenger explosion to help students understand the critical role of statistics in decision making and the importance of considering all available data. (MKR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Exponents (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedBarbella, Peter; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Demonstrates a statistically valid method allowing students to explore randomization. Described are two examples: counting techniques for a small set of data and simulation for a large sample. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic
Peer reviewedBeck, E. M.; Tolnay, Stewart E. – Historical Methods, 1995
Asserts that traditional approaches to multivariate analysis, including standard linear regression techniques, ignore the special character of count data. Explicates three suitable alternatives to standard regression techniques, a simple Poisson regression, a modified Poisson regression, and a negative binomial model. (MJP)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Multivariate Analysis
