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Wall, Charles R. – InCider, 1987
Discusses some of the myths surrounding grading on the curve. Provides a simple explanation of such statistical terms as histograms, relative frequency, normal distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Describes how to restructure the curve, including the program listing for a computer program that will assist the teacher. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis
Peer reviewedScheuermann, Larry – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a short BASIC program, RANVAR, which generates random variates for various theoretical probability distributions. The seven variates include: uniform, exponential, normal, binomial, Poisson, Pascal, and triangular. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedVenugopalan, Mundiyath – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Considers the development of a computer program for interactive, screen-oriented problem solving. Provides theoretical background and program development to determine internal energy, heat capacity, and entropy. Lists the program written in BASIC for Apple II computers. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
