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A Classroom Note on the Binomial and Poisson Distributions: Biomedical Examples for Use in Teaching Introductory Statistics
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Holland, Bart K. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2006
A generally-educated individual should have some insight into how decisions are made in the very wide range of fields that employ statistical and probabilistic reasoning. Also, students of introductory probability and statistics are often best motivated by specific applications rather than by theory and mathematical development, because most…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Statistics, Probability, Nonmajors
A Unifying Probability Example.
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Maruszewski, Richard F., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Presents an example from probability and statistics that ties together several topics including the mean and variance of a discrete random variable, the binomial distribution and its particular mean and variance, the sum of independent random variables, the mean and variance of the sum, and the central limit theorem. Uses Excel to illustrate these…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Mathematics Education, Probability
Areas Determined by Random Chords of a Parabola.
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Marrero, Osvaldo – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Presents a problem that has been well received by students in undergraduate mathematical statistics courses. The problem is presented as a game in which students are asked to choose between two alternatives, as if they were betting. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Activities
Volleyball Scoring Systems.
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Calhoun, William; Dargahi-Noubary, G. R.; Shi, Yixun – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
The widespread interest in sports in our culture provides an excellent opportunity to catch students' attention in mathematics and statistics classes. One mathematically interesting aspect of volleyball, which can be used to motivate students, is the scoring system. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
An Application of the Geometric Distribution to a Problem in Computer Graphics.
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Stinebrickner, Ralph – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
How a computer randomly generates numbers to turn off lighted blocks on a graphics display is discussed. A computer program is given after reviewing a definition and two theorems and applying them to the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
Normal Distribution Probabilities and Quantiles without Tables.
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Edgeman, Rick L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents noncalculus approximation techniques for two normal distribution problems. These methods may be useful projects for lower-level undergraduate statistics and computer science students. (PK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
A Bayesian Revision Index: An Aid for Interpretation and Verification of Solutions for Introductory Statistics Classes.
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Jarrell, Stephen – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Explains a new way of viewing Bayes' formula. Discusses the revision factor and its interpretation. (YP)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, College Mathematics, Computation, Decimal Fractions
Gedankensimulation: An Intuitive Way to Communicate Statistical Ideas.
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Jones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation