Engaging the Intuition in Statistics to Motivate


Book: 
50th National AP Conference
Authors: 
Lesser, L. M
Year: 
2006
Publisher: 
AP Central Website
Abstract: 

An overview of how to motivate and bring intuition to concepts that are initially nonintuitive or even counterintuitive to students. Examples are provided that use a variety of means, including using multiple representations, intuitive analogies, and using (and resolving) counterintuitive examples. A thorough bibliography of additional resources and references is included.

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