When probability trees don't work
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Chan, K. C., Lenard, C. T. and Mills, T. M.. 2016. "When probability trees don't work." International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 47 (6), pp. 972-976. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2015.1124932
Article Title | When probability trees don't work |
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ERA Journal ID | 20498 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chan, K. C. (Author), Lenard, C. T. (Author) and Mills, T. M. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
Journal Citation | 47 (6), pp. 972-976 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0020-739X |
1464-5211 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2015.1124932 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0020739X.2015.1124932 |
Abstract | Tree diagrams arise naturally in courses on probability at high school or university, even at an elementary level. Often they are used to depict outcomes and associated probabilities from a sequence of games. A subtle issue is whether or not the Markov condition holds in the sequence of games. We present two examples that illustrate the importance of this issue. Suggestions as to how these examples may be used in a classroom are offered. |
Keywords | Markov condition; conditional probability; teaching probability; simulation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 499999. Other mathematical sciences not elsewhere classified |
390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | La Trobe University |
Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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