STAT 211: Statistics for Journalists

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 With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the calcium concentration in Chautauqua's rainwater from 2010, comparing it to 1990 levels. Using statistical tests, examine normal distribution and determine significant changes. The results provide insights into environmental shifts over two decades.

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.