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Holmes, Karen Y.; Dodd, Brett A. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
In this article, we discuss a collection of active learning activities derived from classic psychology studies that illustrate the appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Psychology, Teaching Methods, Class Activities
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Ng, Sik Hung; Pipe, Margaret-Ellen; Beath, Bruce; Holton, Derek – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1999
Examines how the wording of statistical problems affects 11-12 year old children's answers. Ninety-six children were given statistical problems on two statistical concepts (base-rate and the law of large numbers). Indicates that the children had a high level of statistical intuition and knew when to reason statistically. (CMK)
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Intermediate Grades
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Bankard, Dianne; Fennell, Francis – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
The focus here is on the students' uses for numbers in both school and home settings. The included activities emphasize a growth and development theme involving various aspects of data collection, data interpretation, probability, and statistics. Also included are parent-child extended activity worksheets. (JJK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics