On Simulation and the Teaching of Statistics

Ted Hodgson, Maurice Burke

Teaching Statistics · 2000 · 43 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The use of simulation as an instructional tool can promote a deep conceptual understanding of statistics and lead to misunderstandings. Teachers need to be aware of the misconceptions that can arise as a result of simulation and carefully structure classroom activities so as to derive the benefits of this powerful instructional tool.