Abstract:In this paper, I present a way to teach statistics by helping students reuse structural features of a problem to interpret those features. It consists of explaining concepts by presenting corresponding analogical examples following a given story. Expected frequencies, deviations and chi-square contributions are presented in relation to a story where six people found tokens on a geocaching course. The activity prepares students to gradually interpret these three elements of the chi-square statistic test on thei… Show more
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