A Comprehensive Probability Project for the Upper Division One-Semester Probability Course Using Yahtzee

Autor/inn/en	Wilson, Jason; Lawman, Joshua; Murphy, Rachael; Nelson, Marissa
Titel	A Comprehensive Probability Project for the Upper Division One-Semester Probability Course Using Yahtzee
Quelle	In: Journal of Statistics Education, 19 (2011) 1, (27 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1069-1898
Schlagwörter	Prerequisites; Probability; Calculus; Algebra; Teaching Methods; Games; Outcomes of Education; Mathematics Instruction; Statistics; Problem Solving; Time Management; Simulation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Voraussetzung; Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung; Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Game; Spiel; Spiele; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Statistik; Problemlösen; Zeitmanagement; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm
Abstract	This article describes a probability project used in an upper division, one-semester probability course with third-semester calculus and linear algebra prerequisites. The student learning outcome focused on developing the skills necessary for approaching project-sized math/stat application problems. These skills include appropriately defining terms, making necessary simplifying assumptions, budgeting time, determining when to search literature, and checking theoretical calculations with simulation. It was assumed students would learn the technical material in the process. The result exceeded expectations. This article is written to summarize the project, provide a complete solution which facilitated the positive outcome, with the hope that it might be adapted by others. (Contains 2 figures and 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10