The Price Is Right Again

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Title: The Price Is Right Again
Language: English
Authors: Burks, Robert E., Jaye, Michael J.
Source: Journal of Statistics Education. 2012 20(2).
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Probability, Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Student Motivation, Undergraduate Study, Graduate Study, Student Participation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Class Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Decision Making, Games
ISSN: 1069-1898
Abstract: The "Price Is Right" ("TPIR") provides a wealth of material for studying statistics at various levels of mathematical sophistication. The authors have used elements of this show to motivate students from undergraduate probability and statistics courses to graduate level executive management courses. The material consistently generates a high degree of student engagement and lively discussion. This paper describes one classroom activity to help reinforce basic probability and statistics concepts and their potential use in decision making. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 19
Entry Date: 2012
Access URL: https://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v20n2/burks.pdf
Accession Number: EJ980607
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract:The "Price Is Right" ("TPIR") provides a wealth of material for studying statistics at various levels of mathematical sophistication. The authors have used elements of this show to motivate students from undergraduate probability and statistics courses to graduate level executive management courses. The material consistently generates a high degree of student engagement and lively discussion. This paper describes one classroom activity to help reinforce basic probability and statistics concepts and their potential use in decision making. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.)
ISSN:1069-1898