PreparED Study Materials
STAT 130: Elementary Statistics
School: Old Dominion University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 10
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Poisson Analysis: Asthma ED Visits in Seattle
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Unpack a Seattle-based study on Emergency Department asthma visits using the Poisson distribution. Explore the probability of visit frequencies and derive insights on healthcare patterns. Conclusions provide a statistical overview of asthma-related ED attendance.
Pet Phone Calls: Validating a 37% Claim with Z-test
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Explore a claim from the American Animal Hospital Association that 37% of pet owners communicate with their pets over the phone. Through hypothesis testing and a z-test, evaluate a skeptical veterinarian's doubts. Conclusions shed light on pet owners' unique communication habits.
Lake Macatawa Bacteria: 90% Confidence Analysis
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Discover the method to analyze bacteria colonies in Lake Macatawa's east basin. Using 30 samples, we compute a 90% confidence interval for the mean colony count. Learn the steps of statistical analysis in environmental studies.
Choosing Samples: The Math of Online Freebies
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Discover the mathematical principles behind choosing free samples in online shopping scenarios. Understand combinations, how to calculate them, and see real-world examples of selecting multiple items.
Job Trends Analysis: Normal Approximation & Z-Values
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Explore the nuances of determining the likelihood of specific employment patterns using statistical methods. Understand the application of the normal approximation to the binomial distribution and the role of z-values in probability determinations. Gain clarity on interpreting employment trends with the help of a standard normal table.
Computers in Schools: Probabilities & Distributions
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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.