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Year:
2013
URL:
http://ww2.amstat.org/publications/jse/v21n1/wroughton.pdf
Abstract:
Recognizing the differences between three discrete distributions (Binomial, Hypergeometric and
Negative Binomial) can be challenging for students. We present an activity designed to help
students differentiate among these distributions. In addition, we present assessment results in the
form of pre-and post-tests that were designed to assess the effectiveness of the activity. Pilot
study results show promise that the activity may help students recognize the differences in these
three distributions.
The CAUSE Research Group is supported in part by a member initiative grant from the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics and Data Science Education