STAT 212: Biostatistics

Explore the intricacies of evaluating cereal box weights using Z-scores and normal distribution. By examining both individual boxes and a sample mean, understand the probabilities of achieving certain weight values. Gain insights into how statistical tools help interpret real-world product claims.

Examine a survey of 200 adults regarding salad consumption, leading to a sample proportion of 85.5%. Using hypothesis testing and z-test calculations, the video determines whether more than 85% of American adults eat salad weekly. The results offer statistical insights into dietary habits.

Discover the intricacies of determining the cause of electronic system failures, either minor or major defects, using statistical distributions. Learn how to minimize the expected cost and make informed decisions based on soundings and loss tables

Discover the trends in car colors for North America in 2011. Break down the percentage distribution of various shades, from dominating whites to the less frequent greens. Understand the best visual techniques to represent this data, weighing the pros and cons of graphs.

Explore the claim that average daily water consumption is 123 gallons. Using statistical testing, we evaluate a new sample against the Old Farmer’s Almanac claim. Learn how to interpret p-values and t-scores in hypothesis testing.

Discover the art of calculating probabilities in football. Using three players' success rates, we determine the odds of different goal outcomes. Understand independent and mutually exclusive events in a real-world scenario.