How do students think about statistical sampling before instruction?


Authors: 
Jacobs, V. R.
Category: 
Volume: 
5
Pages: 
240-246, 263
Year: 
1999
Publisher: 
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
Abstract: 

This article explores misconceptions that students hold about sampling techniques on surveys and discusses implications for instruction.

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