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The development of conditional probability reasoning
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Watson, JM and Kelly, BA, The development of conditional probability reasoning, International Journal of Mathematical Eduction in Science and Technology, 38, (2) pp. 213-235. ISSN 0020-739X (2007) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/00207390601002880
Abstract
Although errors in reasoning about conditional probability have been the focus of interest of psychologists for a long time, the development of conditional reasoning in school students has received little attention. This paper considers the responses of 69 students across grades 3 to 13 in an attempt to model the development of appropriate reasoning skills. Although acknowledging the misconceptions observed by earlier researchers, this study seeks a positivist approach to describe developing understanding by combining mathematical appropriateness with structural complexity. The results of the study are intended to inform other researchers, teachers, and curriculum developers.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Research Field: | Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Education and Training Systems |
| Objective Field: | Education and Training Systems not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Watson, JM (Professor Jane Watson) |
| UTAS Author: | Kelly, BA (Mr Ben Kelly) |
| ID Code: | 49361 |
| Year Published: | 2007 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2007-08-01 |
| Last Modified: | 2010-05-04 |
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