Date of Award
2009
Degree Type
Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Committee Chair(s)
Kady Schneiter
Committee
Kady Schneiter
Committee
D. Richard Cutler
Committee
James Cangelosi
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to develop and examine a computerized interactive probability applet designed to teach basic concepts of probability. The applet design was intended to be a user-friendly way to encourage understanding of basic probability concepts such as, rules of probability, probabilities of mutually exclusive events, and the multiplication rule. Thirty participants were recruited from Utah State University and were asked to participate in the evaluation process of the probability applet. The evaluation of the probability applet consisted of three parts: First, a group of participants were video recorded and asked to voice any and all thoughts while playing the probability game, second, another group was asked to work through a pretest before playing the probability game and then answered bonus questions throughout the applet and third, a separate group filled out a questionnaire focused towards assessing the ease of use.
Recommended Citation
Tuddenham, Chelsa Green, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Probability Applet" (2009). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1272.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1272
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