STA 2023: Introductory Statistics

Discover the statistical process behind analyzing the age distribution of proofreaders at a publishing company. Learn how to use the Z-score formula for individual and sample mean probabilities, and how to interpret results using a Z-table.

Unpack the average US gasoline prices in December 2010 using Chebyshev’s Inequality. Discover the minimum percentage of gas stations within specific price deviations. Learn how prices ranged based on standard deviations from the mean.

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.

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

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.

Explore a claim from the American Animal Hospital Association that 37% of pet owners communicate with their pets over the phone. Through hypothesis testing and a z-test, evaluate a skeptical veterinarian's doubts. Conclusions shed light on pet owners' unique communication habits.