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Direct linkLesser, Lawrence M. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2018
This literature-based, classroom-tested novel innovation of educational song (with pedagogical scaffolding) may help engage students explore and address common resistant misconceptions in probability (e.g. all outcomes are equally likely) and in statistics (e.g. correlation must imply either causation or coincidence).
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Singing, Statistics, Correlation
Lesser, Lawrence M.; Wagler, Amy E.; Salazar, Berenice – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2016
English language learners (ELLs) are a rapidly growing part of the student population in many countries. Studies on resources for language learners--especially Spanish-speaking ELLs--have focused on areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, but not introductory probability and statistics. Semi-structured qualitative interviews investigated…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language), English Language Learners
Lesser, Lawrence M. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
This article presents engaging interactive hypothesis tests which can be conducted with students very efficiently.
Descriptors: Hypothesis Testing, Teaching Methods, Class Activities, Probability
