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Direct linkLesser, Lawrence M. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2012
This article presents engaging interactive hypothesis tests which can be conducted with students very efficiently.
Descriptors: Hypothesis Testing, Teaching Methods, Class Activities, Probability
Sorto, M. Alejandra; White, Alexander; Lesser, Lawrence M. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2011
The least squares method of fitting a line is not one that naturally occurs to students. We present three tasks to understand student views on how lines may be fit.
Descriptors: Least Squares Statistics, Graphs, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Concepts
Lesser, Lawrence M. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2011
It is important to avoid ambiguity with numbers because unfortunate choices of numbers can inadvertently make it possible for students to form misconceptions or make it difficult for teachers to tell if students obtained the right answer for the right reason. Therefore, it is important to make sure when introducing basic summary statistics that…
Descriptors: Statistics, Misconceptions, College Mathematics, Numbers
