Skittles Chocolate Mix Color Distribution: A Chi-Square Experience

Authors

David R. Duncan, University of Northern IowaFollow
Bonnie H. Litwiller, University of Northern IowaFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title Title

Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal

Volume

36

First Page

72

Last Page

75

Abstract

In teaching statistical processes, it is important that there be application to realworld settings and activities. When this is done, students are more likely to see the meaning of the steps being developed.

One such activity involves using the Chi-Square statistical test and its applications to counting Skittles Chocolate Mix candies. Many students are aware that these candies come in five different flavors: Brownie Batter (BB), Vanilla (V), Chocolate Caramel (CC), S’mores (S), and Chocolate Pudding (CP).

Department

Department of Mathematics

Comments

First published in Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal, v. 36 (2009), pp. 72-75, published by Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Original Publication Date

2009

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, University of Northern Iowa, Rod Library

Copyright

© 2009 Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The copyright holder has granted permission for posting.

Date Digital

2009

Language

EN

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Duncan, David R. and Litwiller, Bonnie H., "Skittles Chocolate Mix Color Distribution: A Chi-Square Experience" (2009). Faculty Publications. 3.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/mat_facpub/3