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Sebahat Gok; Robert L. Goldstone – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2024
Interactive computer simulations are commonly used as pedagogical tools to support students' statistical reasoning. This paper examines whether and how these simulations enable their intended effects. We begin by contrasting two theoretical frameworks--"dual processes" and "grounded cognition"--in the context of people's…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Thinking Skills, Teaching Methods, Interaction
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Ernesto Sánchez; Victor Nozair García-Ríos; Francisco Sepúlveda – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2024
Sampling distributions are fundamental for statistical inference, yet their abstract nature poses challenges for students. This research investigates the development of high school students' conceptions of sampling distribution through informal significance tests with the aid of digital technology. The study focuses on how technological tools…
Descriptors: High School Students, Concept Formation, Thinking Skills, Skill Development