Open AccessRecognition of random processes from simulated auditory experiences
Author(s) -
Amy Renelle,
Stephanie Budgett,
Rhys Jones
Publication year - 2019
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.52041/srap.19414
Subject(s) - randomness , perception , outcome (game theory) , computer science , multitude , constant (computer programming) , psychology , cognitive psychology , mathematics , statistics , epistemology , philosophy , mathematical economics , neuroscience , programming language
Students frequently exhibit randomness misconceptions due to a multitude of reasons. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether auditory cues corresponding to a sequence of simulated events challenge students’ intuitions of random processes. Results from this study indicate that randomness misconceptions were exhibited by the participants and, through running a simulation, their incorrect perceptions were then explored. From this, it is proposed that further research could investigate whether auditory cues are beneficial in challenging students’ randomness intuitions in a classroom setting. The way in which the tool highlighted the students expectations of waiting times generated from a uniform distribution, and constant waiting times was unexpected outcome of this small pilot study and is yet to be fully explored.