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High-Speed Hypotheses!
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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
The Probability Distribution for a Biased Spinner
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Foster, Colin – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
This article advocates biased spinners as an engaging context for statistics students. Calculating the probability of a biased spinner landing on a particular side makes valuable connections between probability and other areas of mathematics. (Contains 2 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Statistics, Probability, Statistical Bias, Mathematical Applications
When 95% Accurate Isn't: Exploring Bayes's Theorem
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CadwalladerOlsker, Todd D. – Mathematics Teacher, 2011
Bayes's theorem is notorious for being a difficult topic to learn and to teach. Problems involving Bayes's theorem (either implicitly or explicitly) generally involve calculations based on two or more given probabilities and their complements. Further, a correct solution depends on students' ability to interpret the problem correctly. Most people…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics Skills
United States Middle School Students' Perspectives on Learning Statistics
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Dwyer, Jerry; Moorhouse, Kim; Colwell, Malinda J. – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2009
This paper describes an intervention at the 8th grade level where university mathematics researchers presented a series of lessons on introductory concepts in probability and statistics. Pre- and post-tests, and interviews were conducted to examine whether or not students at this grade level can understand these concepts. Students showed a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Intervention, Grade 8, Probability
Including Leap Year in the Canonical Birthday Problem
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Nandor, M. J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2004
The greatest benefit of including leap year in the calculation is not to increase precision, but to show students that a problem can be solved without such presumption. A birthday problem is analyzed showing that calculating a leap-year birthday probability is not a frivolous computation.
Descriptors: Probability, Computation, Problem Solving, Problem Sets
Probabilities and Predictions: Modeling the Development of Scientific Problem-Solving Skills
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Stevens, Ron; Johnson, David F.; Soller, Amy – Cell Biology Education, 2005
The IMMEX (Interactive Multi-Media Exercises) Web-based problem set platform enables the online delivery of complex, multimedia simulations, the rapid collection of student performance data, and has already been used in several genetic simulations. The next step is the use of these data to understand and improve student learning in a formative…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, Problem Solving, Genetics
Gedankensimulation: An Intuitive Way to Communicate Statistical Ideas.
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Jones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation