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Examples of the Use of Statistics in Society.

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Hinders, Duane C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990

Discusses the use or misuse of statistics or probability in society. Presented are examples from opinion polling, sports, the 1970 draft lottery, and the law. Lists 18 references. (YP)

Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic

Activities in Descriptive Statistics.

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Geiger, Vince; Wallace, Robyn – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1987

Presents teaching activities that are intended to be used to teach statistics to students in a high school mathematics program. Includes a worksheet of eight discussion questions on statistics, four activities on sampling bias, two experiments on sampling techniques, and a game known as "capture-recapture." (TW)

Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction