PreparED Study Materials
STAT 200: Elementary Statistics
School: Pennsylvania State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 107
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Americans on Marriage: Statistical Insights from a Sample
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Review a Pew Research Center study on Americans' beliefs about marriage. Through statistical analysis, understand the sampling distribution, standard deviation, and the probabilities surrounding various beliefs. The insights detail public sentiments and the significance of sample outcomes.
U.S. Adult Satisfaction in 2010: Confidence Interval Analysis
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Discover how to construct a confidence interval for understanding U.S. adult satisfaction. Using a sample from a 2010 Gallup Poll, we unveil the proportion of adults pleased with the state of affairs, backed by statistical calculations.
Computers in Schools: Probabilities & Distributions
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Assess the distribution of computers across schools using statistical methods. Determine the probability of a randomly selected school having a specific number of computers. From fewer than 50 to more than 100 computers, derive insightful conclusions about school infrastructures.
Buteyko Breathing's Impact on Asthma: A Study Analysis
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In this video, we examine the Buteyko method's impact on asthma symptoms using a study of 600 patients. Participants were divided into two groups, one practicing the technique and the other not. The Buteyko group showed significant improvement in life quality and symptom reduction.
Analyzing Movie Habits Survey: Uncovering Hidden Biases
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Unpack the potential biases in a survey about movie-watching habits based on its design and constraints. Learn how limiting to residential phones and specific time frames can affect results. Recommendations are made to ensure a broader, more accurate perspective.
Analyzing Salad Habits: A Statistical Look at 85.5%
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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.