PreparED Study Materials
STAT 572: STAT 572
School: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Two-Sample T-Test: Analyzing Control vs. Supplemented Groups
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Explore the steps to conduct a two-sample t-test using a control and supplemented group. Through hypothesis testing, standard deviation, and P-value interpretation, we analyze the means of both groups to determine statistical differences.
Confidence Intervals for Bag Weights: A Statistical Guide
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Understand the process of determining the 94.26% confidence interval for the median weight of "80-pound" bags of water softener pellets using a standard normal table and specified formulas. Additionally, explore the steps to deduce a confidence level of 90.47%.
Unpacking Bias in Surveys: Analyzing Parade's Cell Phone Ban Poll
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Examine the potential biases in a Parade Magazine survey about banning cell phone use while driving, focusing on the implications of voluntary response sampling.
Comparing Ages: Slot Machine vs. Roulette Players
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Examine the mean ages between two distinct groups: slot machine players and roulette enthusiasts. Utilizing the independent sample t-test, evaluate if there's a significant age difference between the two groups. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of player demographics in gaming environments.
Comparing Plastic Gear Strengths: Supplier 1 vs. Supplier 2 Analysis
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This video presents a comparison between two suppliers of plastic gears in terms of their mean impact strength. Using statistical tools like the two-sample t-test and confidence intervals, we evaluate which supplier offers stronger gears.
Comparing Stock Returns & Volatility: T-test and F-test Insights
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Compare the mean returns and volatilities of two stocks using t-test and F-test methods. Through the application of hypothesis testing and P-value calculations, we determine which stock provides higher returns and which is riskier.