An Evaluation of Computer-Based Interactive Simulations in the Assessment of Statistical Concepts

International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 17-24

  Neumann, David L ^a   Hood, Michelle ^a   Neumann, Michelle M ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 84888232689     PISSN: 17442710     EISSN: 20452519     Source Type: Journal    
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