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Peer reviewedGray, Sandra; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1978
This informal survey found that the probability that a person is in the over 45 age group, and is left-handed, is significantly different from the probability in the population as a whole. (MP)
Descriptors: Graphs, Left Handed Writer, Mathematics, Physical Development
Peer reviewedGani, J. – Mathematics in School, 1973
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedSelkirk, Keith – Mathematics in School, 1973
A mathematical model of a soccer-league competition results is set up and investigated using simple randomization techniques. The hypothesis that winning the league championship was purely luck was statistically tested. (JP)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Instruction, Mathematical Models, Probability
Peer reviewedGreen, D. R. – Mathematics in School, 1981
The history of probability from ancient times is presented. The relationship between the mathematical and experimental definitions of probability are detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedHolmes, P. – Mathematics in School, 1976
Referring to several examples, the author argues that more time should be spent developing statistical concepts such as randomness and independence before developing mathematical models for statistical computations. (SD)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum, Instruction, Learning Activities
