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Actuarial Foundation, 2012
The purpose of these modules is to provide an introduction to the world of probability and statistics to accelerated mathematics students at the high school level. The modules also introduce students to real world math concepts and problems that property and casualty actuaries come across in their work. They are designed to be used by teachers and…
Descriptors: Probability, Statistics, Learning Modules, Calculus

Zia, R. K. P.; Schmittmann, B. – American Journal of Physics, 2003
Considers a problem of simple random walks to study distributions of variances. Describes watching a drunk over a period of nights, taking a number of steps per night. Explores the full probability distribution for the variance of the data string and discusses the connection of the results to the problem of data binning. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Physics

Edgeman, Rick L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents noncalculus approximation techniques for two normal distribution problems. These methods may be useful projects for lower-level undergraduate statistics and computer science students. (PK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Higher Education