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Activity Number: 181
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, August 4, 2008 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #301727
Title: Student Generated Data vs. Teacher Supplied Real Data vs. Teacher Created Data
Author(s): Steven Dafilou*+
Companies: Springside School
Address: 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19118,
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Abstract:

This presentation discusses the relative merits of student generated data, teacher supplied real data, and teacher created data. The presentation uses responses from AP Stat and College Intro Stat teachers. It finds that context, pedagogy and timeframe are the key factors in deciding which source to use.


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