PreparED Study Materials
STAT 241: Applied Stats for Business
School: Portland State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 17
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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.
Predicting Preference: Using Binomial Distribution for a New Dairy For
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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.
Testing the 123-Gallon Daily Water Claim: Fact or Fiction?
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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.
Calcium in Chautauqua's Rain: 1990 vs. 2010 Analysis
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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.
Analyzing Ford F-750 Mileage Using Z-Scores & Probabilities
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Explore how z-scores help analyze the mileage of Ford Super Duty F-750 trucks. Discover the percentages that reached specific mileage markers and grasp the significance of data using the z-table.
Job Trends Analysis: Normal Approximation & Z-Values
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Explore the nuances of determining the likelihood of specific employment patterns using statistical methods. Understand the application of the normal approximation to the binomial distribution and the role of z-values in probability determinations. Gain clarity on interpreting employment trends with the help of a standard normal table.