Estimating the Probability of Success for Classroom Demonstrations in Statistics.

Huck, Schuyler W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ326010

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Publication Date: 1985

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Estimating the Probability of Success for Classroom Demonstrations in Statistics.

Huck, Schuyler W.; And Others

Journal of Educational Statistics, v10 n3 p239-51 Fall 1985

Classroom demonstrations can help students gain insights into statistical concepts and phenomena. After discussing four kinds of demonstrations, the authors present three possible approaches for determining how much data are needed for the demonstration to have a reasonable probability for success. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Monte Carlo Methods, Power (Statistics), Sample Size, Statistics, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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