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Direct linkJungck, John R. – PRIMUS, 2022
Finite Mathematics has become an enormously rich and productive area of contemporary mathematical biology. Fortunately, educators have developed educational modules based upon many of the models that have used Finite Mathematics in mathematical biology research. A sufficient variety of computer modules that employ graph theory (phylogenetic trees,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Models, Learning Modules
Sharma, Sashi – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2016
There exists considerable and rich literature on students' misconceptions about probability; less attention has been paid to the development of students' probabilistic thinking in the classroom. Grounded in an analysis of the literature, this article offers a lesson sequence for developing students' probabilistic understanding. In particular, a…
Descriptors: Probability, Cultural Influences, Thinking Skills, Sequential Approach
Fletcher, Mike – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2009
We consider how probability theory can be used to increase one's chances of winning in the new television game show "The Colour of Money."
Descriptors: Probability, Television, Statistics, Game Theory
Duckworth, Frank – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2006
This article concludes the serialization of the Royal Statistical Society's Schools Lecture for 2004, on "Lies and statistics".
Descriptors: Statistics, Deception, Probability, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedIversen, Gudmund R.; And Others – Psychometrika, 1971
Descriptors: Expectation, Game Theory, Mathematics, Probability
Lee, Y.-F.; Ching, W.-K. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, 2006
This note introduces an interesting random walk on a straight path with cards of random numbers. The method of recurrent relations is used to obtain the convergent probability of the random walk with different initial positions.
Descriptors: Game Theory, Probability, Mathematical Concepts, Statistics
Mecklin, Christopher J.; Donnelly, Robert G. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2005
In this paper, we consider some combinatorial and statistical aspects of the popular "Powerball" lottery game. It is not difficult for students in an introductory statistics course to compute the probabilities of winning various prizes, including the "jackpot" in the Powerball game. Assuming a unique jackpot winner, it is not difficult to find the…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Statistics, Games, Game Theory
Peer reviewedLightner, James E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
The historical development of probability theory is traced from its early origins in games of chance through its mathematical foundations in the work of Pascal and Fermat. The roots of statistics are also presented beginning with early actuarial developments through the work of Laplace, Gauss, and others. (MDH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Game Theory, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History
Zelmer, A. C. Lynn, Ed.; Zelmer, Amy M., Ed. – 1971
Eleven lectures on simulation and gaming delivered at a symposium in Western Canada are presented. Three articles concern ways of gaining knowledge about the effectiveness of the simulation method in teaching. Several articles describe the use of simulation in teaching specific areas: home economics education, agricultural engineering, and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Conferences, Decision Making, Educational Games
