Using Data to Motivate the Use of Empirical Sampling Distributions
Research shows that students often struggle with understanding empirical sampling distributions. Using hands-on and technology models and simulations of problems generated by real data help students begin to make connections between repeated sampling, sample size, distribution, variation, and center. A task to assist teachers in implementing research-based strategies is included.
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Edited by Margaret Kinzel, mkinzel@boisestate.edu Boise State University, Boise, ID
Laurie Cavey, lauriecavey@boisestate.edu Boise State University, Boise, ID
Contributor Notes
Hollylynne S. Lee, hollylynne_lee@ncsu.edu, and Tina T. Starling, tina_starling@ncsu.edu, are colleagues in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Department at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
