Investigating the Randomness of Numbers


Authors: 
Kenn L. Pendleton
Volume: 
103(5)
Pages: 
Online
Year: 
2009
Publisher: 
Mathematics teacher
URL: 
http://www.nctm.org/eresources/article_summary.asp?URI=MT2009-12-364a&from=B
Abstract: 

If one claims that a sample has been randomly selected from a population, can the merits of the claim be assessed using statistical tests? Are tests alone sufficient?

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