PreparED Study Materials
STAT 1221: Elements of STAT I
School: University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
Notes
Videos
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.
Real Cowboys' Lifespan: Debunking Wild West Myths
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Explore the actual longevity of legendary cowboys using a detailed sociological study. With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.
Understanding Null vs Alternative Hypotheses in Real-world Scenarios
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Explore various scenarios and understand the fundamental principles of the null and alternative hypotheses in statistical testing. This video breaks down how these hypotheses represent current beliefs and potential deviations, aiding in the interpretation of statistical findings.
Understanding Delaware's Income Distribution: A Statistical Look
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Analyze Delaware's per capita annual income using statistical methods. Understand the probabilities associated with various income levels for a sample of state residents. Learn to use the Z score formula for such evaluations.
Analyzing Student Homework Times: Quartiles & Data Insights
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Examine a dataset that tracks student homework durations. Understand quartiles, the interquartile range, and skewness in the data. Discover insights into typical study durations and outlier behaviors.
Estimating Study Hours: A 99% Confidence Method"
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Explore how a university dean estimates freshmen study hours using statistical methods. Understand the importance of z-scores, confidence levels, and sample sizes in making accurate predictions. Learn how to ensure results are within a desired error margin.