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Peer revieweddu Feu, Chris – Mathematics in School, 1996
Responds to an earlier article by the same title in Mathematics in School; v25 n2. Asks the question, Which diagram communicates the nature of the distribution most effectively? Uses debate about the number of angels that can balance on a pin head to illustrate various statistical diagrams and explains problems inherent in each. Concludes with…
Descriptors: Diagrams, High Schools, Mathematics Education, Models
Peer reviewedEvans, I. Gwyn – Mathematics in School, 1986
Provides an algorithm for determining the median and quartiles of discrete data sets. Describes the graphical equivalent of the numerical method. (JM)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Graphs, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedFleet, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
Considers definitions of quantiles. Describes median and quartiles. Compares the usefulness of 3 different definitions of quartile using a computer program to simulate 500 quantiles on a sample of a fixed size. Five references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions
