Dunn, Peter K. (2005) We can still learn about probability by rolling dice and tossing coins. Teaching Statistics, 27 (2). pp. 37-41. ISSN 1467-9639
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Official URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9639.2005.00205.x
Identification Number or DOI: doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9639.2005.00205.x
Abstract
Rolling dice and tossing coins can still be used to teach probability even if students know (or think they know) what happens in these experiments. Many simple variations of these experiments are considered which are interesting, potentially enjoyable and challenging. Using these variations can cause students (and teachers) to think again about the statistical issues involved-and learn in the process.
| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Additional Information: | Copyright 2005 Blackwell Publishing. This is an electronic version of an article published in Teaching Statistics, as published in the print edition of the Journal. The published version is available via Blackwell Synergy. Print ISSN 0141-982X. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | teaching, probability, dice, coins |
| Fields of Research (FOR2008): | 01 Mathematical Sciences > 0104 Statistics > 010404 Probability Theory |
| Subjects: | 230000 Mathematical Sciences > 230200 Statistics > 230201 Probability Theory |
| Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008): | UNSPECIFIED |
| ID Code: | 379 |
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| Deposited On: | 11 Oct 2007 10:20 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Oct 2011 13:33 |
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