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Statistical Inference and Simulation with StatKey
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Quinn, Anne – Mathematics Teacher, 2016
While looking for an inexpensive technology package to help students in statistics classes, the author found StatKey, a free Web-based app. Not only is StatKey useful for students' year-end projects, but it is also valuable for helping students learn fundamental content such as the central limit theorem. Using StatKey, students can engage in…
Descriptors: Statistics, Computer Oriented Programs, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods
Where Do These Numbers Come From?
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Stover, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Some insights are provided into techniques for removing the mystery of how calculators evaluate functions. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
Teaching Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Using a Classroom Microcomputer.
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Collis, Betty – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
A framework is presented for integrating use of a microcomputer into a statistics unit. Descriptions of some programs suitable for the Apple microcomputer and ideas for lessons are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Graphs
A Rapidly Converging Recursive Approach to Pi.
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Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation