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A microcomputer running a spreadsheet program makes an excellent visual aid for demonstrating statistical concepts and procedures. Some advantages of this setup over traditional visual aids are described. Several statistical demonstrations that I have found to work well are presented.
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Rogers, R.L. Using the microcomputer as a visual aid in the statistics classroom. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers 21, 96–98 (1989). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03205563
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03205563