Student misconceptions in probability problem-solving

Authors: 
O'Connell, A. A., & Corter, J. E.
Type: 
Conference Paper
Category: 
Research
Pages: 
15-Jan
Year: 
1993
Publisher: 
AERA Conference, April
Place: 
Atlanta
Abstract: 

For this study, the probability problem-solving processes of 104 graduate students enrolled in different sections of an introductory probability and statistics course at an urban college of education were analyzed for the presence and type of errors occurring in their work.

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