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Elevator Probabilities: Chances of Coincidences.

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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991

Presented are two examples of real-life examples that can be used to promote or exemplify concepts of probability and statistics. Details of the calculation of these probabilities are given. (CW)

Descriptors: Computation, Creative Thinking, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education

Randomness, Normality, and Hypothesis Testing: Experiences for the Statistics Class.

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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981

Three questions dealing with hypothesis testing are presented. Activities that can be best worked with calculators as tools are detailed and suggestions for extensions of these problems are given. (MP)

Descriptors: Hypothesis Testing, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment