Misconceptions of probability: An experiment with a small-group, activity-based, model building approach to introductory probability at the college level

Authors: 
Shaughnessy, J. M.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Research
Volume: 
8
Pages: 
295-316
Year: 
1977
Publisher: 
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Abstract: 

This article discusses the misconceptions of probability based on an experiment with college students.

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