STAT 193: Statistical Thinking

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.

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 With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.

Uncover the relationship between confidence levels and interval widths. Grasp how the range of confidence intervals broadens with increasing confidence. Understand the trade-offs in statistical certainty and estimation.

Analyze the statistical assumptions made about high school students' ages, emphasizing the importance of understanding distributions before applying the Standard Normal Table.

Explore the nuances of determining the likelihood of specific employment patterns using statistical methods. Understand the application of the normal approximation to the binomial distribution and the role of z-values in probability determinations. Gain clarity on interpreting employment trends with the help of a standard normal table.

Discover the process of analyzing variance in midterm grades with a Chi-Square test. Understand the significance of high variance and its implications. Follow along as we assess a professor's suspicion about unusually varied student performance.