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Pfannkuch, Maxine; Arnold, Pip; Wild, Chris J. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2015
Currently, instruction pays little attention to the development of students' sampling variability reasoning in relation to statistical inference. In this paper, we briefly discuss the especially designed sampling variability learning experiences students aged about 15 engaged in as part of a research project. We examine assessment and…
Descriptors: Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Sampling, Interviews
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Ng'eno, J. K.; Chesimet, M. C. – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
This study set out to find out the differences in teachers' perception of their preparedness to apply facilitation methods in teaching secondary school mathematics. Facilitation methods allow learners to be actively involved in the teaching and learning of mathematics hence making them be co-creators of knowledge. Facilitation teaching allow…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers
Rosenthal, James A. – Springer, 2011
Written by a social worker for social work students, this is a nuts and bolts guide to statistics that presents complex calculations and concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes numerous examples, data sets, and issues that students will encounter in social work practice. The first section introduces basic concepts and terms to…
Descriptors: Statistics, Data Interpretation, Social Work, Social Science Research