STAT 1810: Basic Statistics

Analyze the statistical assumptions made about high school students' ages, emphasizing the importance of understanding distributions before applying the Standard Normal Table.

Analyze the relationships between different political affiliations and age groups. Determine whether certain events are independent, mutually exclusive, or neither, based on the provided probabilities. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of voter demographics and their interdependencies.

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.

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.

Explore the application of proportion z-tests in analyzing exit polling data. Understand how to determine the likelihood of sample results given a population proportion. Recognize the importance of considering non-sampling errors in interpreting exit poll outcomes.