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Direct linkFoster, Colin – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
This article advocates biased spinners as an engaging context for statistics students. Calculating the probability of a biased spinner landing on a particular side makes valuable connections between probability and other areas of mathematics. (Contains 2 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Statistics, Probability, Statistical Bias, Mathematical Applications
Brooks, Robert – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
This article illustrates using carbon emissions data in an introductory statistics assignment. The carbon emissions data has desirable characteristics including: choice of measure; skewness; and outliers. These complexities allow research and public policy debate to be introduced. (Contains 4 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Statistics, Assignments, Problem Sets, Statistical Data
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
du Feu, Chris – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
Practical project work based on eBay selling prices is described. It is suitable for secondary school students of a wide range of statistical expertise and it may be used to introduce a statistical package. (Contains 4 figures and 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Class Activities, Statistics, Science Course Improvement Projects
