PreparED Study Materials
STATS 10: Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
School: University of California - Los Angeles
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
Notes
Videos
Evaluating Tornado Length Claims: A Statistical Breakdown
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Explore a statistical approach to analyze the claim about average tornado lengths. Understand the nuances of hypothesis testing, from setting null and alternative hypotheses to interpreting P-values. Witness a comprehensive breakdown of the evidence from a sample of 500 tornadoes.
Calculating Permutations: 720 Ways to Arrange 6 Objects
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Discover the principles of permutations with 6 distinct objects. Learn the ins and outs of factorial calculation and its application to combinatorics. Grasp the method to find the number of unique arrangements for any set of items.
Analyzing U.S. Teacher Salaries: Where Do You Stand?
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Explore the salary distribution of U.S. teachers using statistical analysis. Understand the probabilities of different salary brackets and evaluate a potential job offer in the context of nationwide data.
Poisson Distribution in Event Count & Uranium Discovery
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Explore the dynamics of Poisson distribution using both theoretical understanding and a practical application related to discovering uranium deposits. With the help of Bayes' formula and parameter adjustments, interpret various probabilities and outcomes for event occurrences.
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.
Analyzing Movie Habits Survey: Uncovering Hidden Biases
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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.