Elevator Probabilities: Chances of Coincidences.

Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H.

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ERIC Number: EJ420555

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Publication Date: 1991

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Elevator Probabilities: Chances of Coincidences.

Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H.

Mathematics Teacher, v84 n1 p64-65 Jan 1991

Presented are two examples of real-life examples that can be used to promote or exemplify concepts of probability and statistics. Details of the calculation of these probabilities are given. (CW)

Descriptors: Computation, Creative Thinking, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Statistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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