STAT 960: Basic Statistics for Research

Explore the concept of mutually exclusive events in probability, using practical examples like rolling a die, selecting college students, and understanding political party registrations.

Learn how to determine the mean and modal class for bonuses in millions. Understand midpoint calculations and how frequencies impact results. Gain insights into bonus distributions in the financial realm.

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.

Explore a biologist's experiment testing the effects of actinomycin D concentrations on RNA synthesis in cells. By analyzing the outcomes and calculating p-values, this video offers insights into how higher concentrations might inhibit normal RNA synthesis.

Explore the relationship between specific car types and their theft rates. This video assesses correlations between car models like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and others, emphasizing the difference between correlation and causation.