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Variables, in particular random variables

Hermann Dinges

pp. 305-311

Abstract

We argue that the concept of a variable as classically understood in mathematics and physics is didactically and scientifically inadequate for the needs of probability and statistics and we propose an alternative concept. A revision should have political implications for the relation between mathematical and statistical teaching.

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Hoffmann Michael H. G. , Lenhard Johannes, Seeger Falk (2005) Activity and sign: grounding mathematics education. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 305-311

DOI: 10.1007/0-387-24270-8_26

Full citation:

Dinges Hermann (2005) „Variables, in particular random variables“, In: M. H. Hoffmann, J. Lenhard & F. Seeger (eds.), Activity and sign, Dordrecht, Springer, 305–311.