PreparED Study Materials
EDU S012 - 104: Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Economics
School: Harvard University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
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Videos
Analyzing Ford F-750 Mileage Using Z-Scores & Probabilities
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Explore how z-scores help analyze the mileage of Ford Super Duty F-750 trucks. Discover the percentages that reached specific mileage markers and grasp the significance of data using the z-table.
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.
Football Field Goal Probabilities: A Multi-Player Analysis
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Discover the art of calculating probabilities in football. Using three players' success rates, we determine the odds of different goal outcomes. Understand independent and mutually exclusive events in a real-world scenario.
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.
Exit Poll Analysis: Education Funding Referendum Votes
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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.
Committee Selection: Breaking Down Probabilities
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Uncover the mathematical methods used to determine various probabilities when selecting committees. Utilize combination formulas and probabilities to evaluate different teacher-parent combinations.