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Fischbein, Efraim; Schnarch, Ditza – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1997
Describes a study that investigated probabilistic intuitions held by students (N=98) from grade 7 through college through the use of a questionnaire. Of the misconceptions that were investigated, availability was the only one that was stable across age groups. Contains 20 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education