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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1000372
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1069-1898
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Confusion between Odds and Probability, a Pandemic?
Fulton, Lawrence V.; Mendez, Francis A.; Bastian, Nathaniel D.; Musal, R. Muzaffer
Journal of Statistics Education, v20 n3 2012
This manuscript discusses the common confusion between the terms probability and odds. To emphasize the importance and responsibility of being meticulous in the dissemination of information and knowledge, this manuscript reveals five cases of sources of inaccurate statistical language imbedded in the dissemination of information to the general public. The five cases presented are: Texas Lottery, Texas PowerBall, the Discovery Education Website, ScienceNews, and the Oregon State website. (Contains 4 tables and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Probability, Statistics, Vocabulary, Definitions, Accuracy, Misconceptions, Information Dissemination
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon; Texas
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