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 various scenarios and understand the fundamental principles of the null and alternative hypotheses in statistical testing. This video breaks down how these hypotheses represent current beliefs and potential deviations, aiding in the interpretation of statistical findings.

Understand the process of determining the 94.26% confidence interval for the median weight of "80-pound" bags of water softener pellets using a standard normal table and specified formulas. Additionally, explore the steps to deduce a confidence level of 90.47%.

In this video, we examine the Buteyko method's impact on asthma symptoms using a study of 600 patients. Participants were divided into two groups, one practicing the technique and the other not. The Buteyko group showed significant improvement in life quality and symptom reduction.

Discover the nuances of analyzing battery lifetime data through mean, variance, and standard deviation computations. Using class boundaries, midpoints, and frequencies, gain insights into the dispersion of battery lifespans and the average deviation from the mean.

Explore the concept of assortative mating through an eye-color study of 204 Scandinavian couples. Discover how probabilities highlight nonrandom mating patterns. Conclude if eye colors of partners are independent or reveal assortative tendencies.