Title :
Panel: using simulation to teach probability. Session 1: words Session 2: deeds
Author :
Rosenshine, Matthew ; Barton, Russell R. ; Goldsman, David ; Leemis, Lawrence M. ; Nelson, Barry L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. & Manuf. Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
This panel has been put together to promote the use of simulation as a teaching tool to expedite the learning and, more importantly, the understanding of probability theory. "In a nutshell," the thesis upon which this panel is based is that the simulation approach is more effective than a mathematical approach on a stand-alone basis. It also dominates any statistical approach as a pedagogical tool.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; computer aided instruction; digital simulation; probability; learning; probability theory; simulation approach; teaching tool; understanding;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7614-5
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2002.1166473