Probability and statistics may be the horror of many college students, but if these subjects are trimmed to include only the essential symbols, they are easily within the grasp of interested middle school or even elementary school students. This book can serve as an introduction for any beginner, from gifted students who would like to broaden…

The use of matrix multiplication in the theory of Markov chains is demonstrated without directly discussing any probability theory. The technique that is developed is applied to ratio and mixture problems that are in changing states. (JP)

Rules for three mathematics games are specified. One game is concerned with providing an entertaining framework for routine practice; the other two games are based on estimating probabilities of outcomes. (DT)

The probabilities of certain English football teams winning different playoffs are determined. In each case, a mathematical model is fitted to the observed data, assumptions are verified, and the calculations performed. (LS)

An analysis is made of overall probabilities of juries making the correct decisions when the juries vary in size from two to beyond five. (DT)

This note presents the results of a survey of the power of statistical tests appearing in the Journal Of Educational Measurement from winter, 1969 through fall, 1971. (Author)

The Lorge-Solomon approach to group problem solving situations and its extensions to trichotomous response situations are examined by use of the maximum likelihood methods. (DG)

A discussion of the importance and procedures for including probability in the elementary through secondary mathematics curriculum is presented. Many examples and problems are presented which the author feels students can understand and will be motivated to do. Random digits, Monte Carlo methods, combinatorial theory, and Markov chains are…

Student written computer programs simulated the play of the 1969 World Series. The probabilities for National League wins were determined under varying circumstances. (RS)