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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ953614
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-982X
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Using Carbon Emissions Data to "Heat Up" Descriptive Statistics
Brooks, Robert
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v34 n1 p25-30 Spr 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, Introductory Courses, Teaching Methods, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials, Class Activities, Descriptive Writing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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