STAT 14183: Introductory Applied Statistics

Assess the distribution of computers across schools using statistical methods. Determine the probability of a randomly selected school having a specific number of computers. From fewer than 50 to more than 100 computers, derive insightful conclusions about school infrastructures.

Explore a biologist's experiment testing the effects of actinomycin D concentrations on RNA synthesis in cells. By analyzing the outcomes and calculating p-values, this video offers insights into how higher concentrations might inhibit normal RNA synthesis.

Explore the mathematical intricacies behind calculating the waiting time for a motorist at traffic lights. Learn about normal random variables, conditional probabilities, and the challenges in determining specific waiting durations.

Discover the intricacies of determining the cause of electronic system failures, either minor or major defects, using statistical distributions. Learn how to minimize the expected cost and make informed decisions based on soundings and loss tables

Review a Pew Research Center study on Americans' beliefs about marriage. Through statistical analysis, understand the sampling distribution, standard deviation, and the probabilities surrounding various beliefs. The insights detail public sentiments and the significance of sample outcomes.

Discover how to calculate the 95% confidence interval for a population proportion using sample data. Through a practical example about texting habits among American teens, learn the implications of this statistical tool and how to assess plausibility.