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Gal, I. (2005). Towards "Probability Literacy" for all Citizens: Building Blocks and Instructional Dilemmas. In: Jones, G.A. (eds) Exploring Probability in School. Mathematics Education Library, vol 40. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-24530-8_3
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