Understanding the Nature of Errors in Probability Problem-Solving.

O'Connell, Ann Aileen

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ERIC Number: EJ590596

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Understanding the Nature of Errors in Probability Problem-Solving.

O'Connell, Ann Aileen

Educational Research and Evaluation (An International Journal on Theory and Practice), v5 n1 p1-21 Mar 1999

Investigated relationships among different types of errors occurring during probability problem solving by 50 graduate students without mathematical sophistication. Categorized errors as text comprehension, conceptual, procedural, and arithmetic/computation errors. Discusses implications for the teaching and learning of probability problem solving. (SLD)

Descriptors: Error Patterns, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Mathematics Achievement, Probability, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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