Means and Variances without Calculus.

Authors: 
Kinney, J. J.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
27(1)
Pages: 
17-19
Year: 
2005
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

This article gives a method of finding discrete approximations to continuous probability density functions and shows examples of its use, allowing students without calculus access to the calculation of means and variances.

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