What are some common misconceptions young students have about probability?
Young children often hold common misconceptions about various aspects of probability. They tend to make predictions based on their personal preference. They may also hold biases against certain numbers, such as it is harder to roll a six on a die. They may expect all outcomes in an experiment to be equally likely, or may not be surprised at all by something unlikely happening. In affect they may not be prompted to find out underlying causes for such events. It is difficult for many children to make inferences from data.
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