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Teaching Statistics Using Humorous Anecdotes.

Authors :
Friedman, Hershey H.
Halpern, Noemi
Salb, David
Source :
Mathematics Teacher. Apr 1999 92(4):305-308.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Demonstrates how fictitious anecdotes, especially humorous ones, can be used to teach statistical concepts effectively and to dispel some common misconceptions in statistics. (ASK)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0025-5769
Volume :
92
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Mathematics Teacher
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ584650
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles

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