An investigative activity dealing with where to pitch a tent at a campsite is described. (MNS)

Compares observed to expected counts of white, African American, and Hispanic major-league baseball players (n=650) in 1989. Uses chi-square values to determine that racial differences are highly significant for pitcher, catcher, shortstop, and outfielder. Includes appendix with 1993 player counts and seven suggested student activities. (SEW)

Classroom activities related to athletics can be used in teaching statistical concepts. Here the correlation of seeding and placing in a tennis tournament is developed. (SD)

The author suggests several problems which can be investigated by beginning statistics students. All the problems discussed arise from the game Bingo. (SD)

This two-volume set is a self-help student text designed as an alternative to the standard algebra text. Each lesson is introduced by and centered around an application of the topic under discussion. For each lesson, questions are given covering the reading, testing understanding of the reading, and for discussion. Some sections contain questions…

Annual records of the one-mile sun can be used to introduce a variety of statistical ideas including the scatter diagram, theoretical vs. observed values, and normal equations. (SD)

The problem of managing the reserve of cobalt is presented, followed by a method for bringing the stockpiled amount from any level to a desired goal. Solving a stochastic programming problem is involved. The procedure is discussed in detail. (MNS)

The determination of an equation for predicting grade point averages of college freshmen is given as an application of solving simultaneous equations. (MP)

The problem of controlling the grizzly bear population at Yellowstone is described. The results are presented in graphical form and discussed. A computer program is included. (MNS)

Examples used to illustrate Simpson's paradox for secondary students include probabilities, university admissions, batting averages, student-faculty ratios, and average and expected class sizes. Each result is explained. (DC)

Describes some mathematical investigations of the necktie which includes applications of geometry, statistics, data analysis, sampling, probability, symmetry, proportion, problem solving, and business. (MKR)

A variety of suggestions for making the mathematics curriculum more meaningful and interesting to students are described. Activities that incorporate real-world situations are provided for verbal items, common and decimal fractions, estimations and rounding off numbers, large and small numbers, geometry, probability, and statistics. (KR)

In the activity described here students build mazes, then time fellow students as they "run" the mazes. They then graph the results to determine a learning curve. (SD)

Seventh and eighth grade classes investigated the uses of energy in their school and presented a report to the school board indicating current use and costs, projected future costs, and recommendations. (SD)

This paper is the sixth in a series designed to supplement the statistics training of students. The intended audience is social science undergraduate and graduate students studying applied statistics. The purpose of the applied statistics monographs is to provide selected proofs and derivations of important relationships or formulas that students…