The Language of Statistics.

Authors: 
Rangecroft, M.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
24(2)
Pages: 
34-37
Year: 
2002
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

The discussion of problems associated with the use of language, specifically vocabulary and symbolism, is extended from the teaching and learning of mathematics to the particular area of statistics.

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