PreparED Study Materials
STT 212: Statistics for Biological and Physical Sciences
School: University of Rochester
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
Study Guides
Videos
U.S. Adult Satisfaction in 2010: Confidence Interval Analysis
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Discover how to construct a confidence interval for understanding U.S. adult satisfaction. Using a sample from a 2010 Gallup Poll, we unveil the proportion of adults pleased with the state of affairs, backed by statistical calculations.
2010 US Gas Prices: Insights with Chebyshev’s Inequality
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Unpack the average US gasoline prices in December 2010 using Chebyshev’s Inequality. Discover the minimum percentage of gas stations within specific price deviations. Learn how prices ranged based on standard deviations from the mean.
Computers in Schools: Probabilities & Distributions
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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.
Predicting Preference: Using Binomial Distribution for a New Dairy For
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Discover how the binomial distribution formula can predict the preference of judges for a new dairy drink formula. Understand the odds of different outcomes from unanimous approval to complete rejection. Dive into probability, expectations, and variance to decode consumer choices.
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.
Calculating Mean & Modal Class for Million-Dollar Bonuses
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Learn how to determine the mean and modal class for bonuses in millions. Understand midpoint calculations and how frequencies impact results. Gain insights into bonus distributions in the financial realm.