STAT 7435: Basic Statistics

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.

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.

Explore the dynamics of Poisson distribution using both theoretical understanding and a practical application related to discovering uranium deposits. With the help of Bayes' formula and parameter adjustments, interpret various probabilities and outcomes for event occurrences.

Discover how the binomial distribution formula can predict the preference of judges for a new dairy drink formula. Understand the odds of different outcomes from unanimous approval to complete rejection. Dive into probability, expectations, and variance to decode consumer choices.

Compare the voltages of Brand X and Brand Y batteries using statistical analysis. Learn how to determine a 95% confidence interval for their mean differences. Understand the process from data collection to interpretation of results.

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.