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Foster, Colin; Martin, David – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2016
We analyse the "two-dice horse race" task often used in lower secondary school, in which two ordinary dice are thrown repeatedly and each time the sum of the scores determines which horse (numbered 1 to 12) moves forwards one space.
Descriptors: Statistics, Markov Processes, Probability, Statistical Significance
Clarke, L. E. – Mathematical Gazette, 1971
This article makes a plea for the greater use of non-parametric methods in introductory statistics courses. (MM)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematics
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Barbella, Peter; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Demonstrates a statistically valid method allowing students to explore randomization. Described are two examples: counting techniques for a small set of data and simulation for a large sample. (YP)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic