Conditional Probability: Its Place in the Mathematics Curriculum

Examples taken from situations outside mathematics are provided to demonstrate the importance of introducing conditional probability early in the middle and secondary school mathematics curriculum.

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 1995-01, Vol.88 (1), p.12-17
Main Author: Watson, Jane M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Examples taken from situations outside mathematics are provided to demonstrate the importance of introducing conditional probability early in the middle and secondary school mathematics curriculum.
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/MT.88.1.0012