STAT 307: Probability and Statistics

Explore Anderson's 1999 study on how attention load impacts reaction times. Through hands-on analysis, understand the computation of mean, median, and mode from the provided data. Highlighting the significance of the median in capturing the central tendency amidst potential outliers.

Discover the mathematical principles behind choosing free samples in online shopping scenarios. Understand combinations, how to calculate them, and see real-world examples of selecting multiple items.

Examine the potential biases in a Parade Magazine survey about banning cell phone use while driving, focusing on the implications of voluntary response sampling.

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.

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.

Unpack a Seattle-based study on Emergency Department asthma visits using the Poisson distribution. Explore the probability of visit frequencies and derive insights on healthcare patterns. Conclusions provide a statistical overview of asthma-related ED attendance.