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Peer reviewedEvans, I. Gwyn – Mathematics in School, 1986
Provides an algorithm for determining the median and quartiles of discrete data sets. Describes the graphical equivalent of the numerical method. (JM)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Graphs, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedGordon, Florence – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
Sophisticated simulations using computer graphics can lead to students deducing virtually all conditions of the Central Limit Theorem. Eight graphs illustrate the discussion. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Graphs
Peer reviewedBarrett, Gloria B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Uses the random-number generator and list features on the TI-83 graphing calculator to generate lists of sample means to help illustrate the concepts discussed in introductory statistics courses. (ASK)
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMullenex, James L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Describes a five-number summary which is a display of the minimum value, lower quartile, median, upper quartile, and maximum value. Indicates how to draw box plots as graphical representations of a five-number summary. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Graphs, Mathematics Materials
Peer reviewedWhigham, David – Teaching Statistics, 1998
Discusses the use of the Excel computer program to develop and distribute simple models that provide a clear visual representation of a chosen probability distribution's properties to students. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedBrown, Richard; Davis, Gretchen – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Presents an activity considering whether a difference exists in the age of Oscar winners. Describes how to draw a stem plot and a box plot as an example of implementing the recommendations of the NCTM Standards. Provides tables showing the name, movie titles, and ages of the Oscar winners since 1928. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Graphs, Mathematics
Peer reviewedFleet, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
Considers definitions of quantiles. Describes median and quartiles. Compares the usefulness of 3 different definitions of quartile using a computer program to simulate 500 quantiles on a sample of a fixed size. Five references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions
Peer reviewedDavis, Gretchen – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Describes classroom activities and shows that statistics is a practical tool for solving real problems. Presents a histogram, a stem plot, and a box plot to compare data involving class enrollments. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Graphs, Mathematics
Peer reviewedScheaffer, Richard L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Outlines differences between classical statistics and exploratory data analysis. Provides examples in the use of the exploratory techniques. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Graphs, Mathematical Models
Download full textMcClure, Charles R.; Lankes, R. David; Gross, Melissa; Choltco-Devlin, Beverly – 2002
This manual is a first effort to begin to identify, describe, and develop procedures for assessing various aspects of digital reference service. Its overall purpose is to improve the quality of digital reference services and assist librarians to design and implement better digital reference services. More specifically, its aim is to: assist…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
