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This chapter explains why modelling in probability is a worthwhile goal to follow in teaching statistics. The approach will depend on the stage one aims at: secondary schools or introductory courses at university level in various applied disciplines which cover substantial content in probability and statistics as this field of mathematics is the key to understanding empirical research. It also depends on the depth to which one wants to explore the mathematical details. Such details may be handled more informally, supported by simulation of properties and animated visualizations to convey the concepts involved. In such a way, teaching can focus on the underlying ideas rather than technicalities and focus on applications.
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Borovcnik, M., Kapadia, R. (2011). Modelling in Probability and Statistics. In: Maasz, J., O’Donoghue, J. (eds) Real-World Problems for Secondary School Mathematics Students. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-543-7_1
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