Keyword: «theory of probability»

This article discusses the possible application of information technology in the study of probability. In order to increase students' interest in the study of probability and quality of the knowledge obtained from its studying, students need to know in which cases, when and how information technologies should be used in the classroom. This article discussed some examples of the usage of information technologies.

The article views the problem of the causal aspect in the cognitive theory, represented in the philosophy of D. Hume. The chapter of the D. Hume's "Enquiry concerning human understanding" that deals with the causality has been analyzed. The scientist's skepticism concerning the inductive principle related to causality has been revealed. An attempt to interpret Hume's theory of knowledge regarding the methodological aspect in teaching foreign languages has been made. The article also shows the opinion of the mentioned philosopher concerning the mystical phenomenon regarding the problem of causality in the cognitive theory.

The paper considers the question of influence of applied orientation of stochastics training on the formation and development of probabilistic thinking and probabilistic and statistical representations of pupils. The authors present analysis of the survey results at senior level of formation of representations about the application potential of mathematics in terms of the use of mathematical ideas and methods in the field of future professional interests of graduates of high school non-mathematical sections.