PreparED Study Materials
STAT 001: Statistical Concepts and Reasoning
School: Pennsylvania State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
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Committee Selection: Breaking Down Probabilities
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Uncover the mathematical methods used to determine various probabilities when selecting committees. Utilize combination formulas and probabilities to evaluate different teacher-parent combinations.
Crunching Car Sales Data: Size, Color, and Probability Insights
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Uncover the likelihood of different car combinations by size and color from a dealer's sales data. Learn how to calculate probabilities, from the chances of a small car being black to the odds a non-small car isn't gray. An insightful look into understanding car preferences.
Sullivan's Algebra Scores: Frequency to Probabilities Analysis
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Explore Sullivan’s College Algebra homework score analysis, from frequency distribution construction to in-depth statistical calculations such as standard deviation. Discover histogram visualizations, mean and median interpretations, and probability estimations for various score thresholds. Utilize Excel functions for precise calculations.
Analyzing Teen Texting: Confidence Interval & Plausibility
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Discover how to calculate the 95% confidence interval for a population proportion using sample data. Through a practical example about texting habits among American teens, learn the implications of this statistical tool and how to assess plausibility.
Unpacking Bias in Surveys: Analyzing Parade's Cell Phone Ban Poll
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Examine the potential biases in a Parade Magazine survey about banning cell phone use while driving, focusing on the implications of voluntary response sampling.
Real Cowboys' Lifespan: Debunking Wild West Myths
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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 With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.