The language of conditional probability.


Authors: 
Ancker, J. S.
Editors: 
Stephenson, W. R.
Category: 
Volume: 
14(2)
Year: 
2006
Publisher: 
Journal of Statistics Education.
URL: 
http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v14n2/ancker.html
Abstract: 

Statistical terms are accurate and powerful but can sometimes lead to misleading impressions among beginning students. Discrepancies between the popular and statistical meanings of "conditional" are discussed, and suggestions are made for the use of different vocabulary when teaching beginners in applied introductory courses.

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