STAT 690: STAT 690

Explore the relationship between specific car types and their theft rates. This video assesses correlations between car models like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and others, emphasizing the difference between correlation and causation.

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.

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.

Explore the impact of heat treatment duration on thread breaking strength. Using statistical analysis, we assess the difference in mean strengths between batches. Confidence intervals help quantify this difference with 99% certainty.

Unravel the concept of the "margin of error" within the context of estimating children's exposure to lead-based paint. Through clear explanations, comprehend the importance of acknowledging uncertainty in statistical findings and how it represents a range for potential true values.

Unpack the potential biases in a survey about movie-watching habits based on its design and constraints. Learn how limiting to residential phones and specific time frames can affect results. Recommendations are made to ensure a broader, more accurate perspective.