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Direct linkGelman, Andrew – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
We consider three examples from our own teaching in which much was learned by critically examining examples from books. Even influential and well-regarded books can have examples where more can be learned with a small amount of additional effort. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Critical Reading, Statistics, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedGelman, Andrew – Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 1997
Several classroom demonstrations are described that have sparked student involvement in undergraduate courses in probability and statistics. These demonstrations involve experimentation using exams and statistical analysis and adjustment of exam scores. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Students, Higher Education
