The World of Chance

Alice Richardson

doi:10.1111/1467-9639.00054

The World of Chance

Alice Richardson^*

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This article describes ‘The World of Chance’, an unconventional statistics course taught at the University of Canberra since 1998, modelled on the Chance courses devised at Dartmouth College. Statistical concepts are introduced via a mixture of lectures, class discussions of news stories, and activities. Teaching Statistics Trust 2001.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	61-64
Number of pages	4
Journal	Teaching Statistics
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9639.00054
Publication status	Published - Jun 2001

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