MTH/STT 2640: Elementary Statistics

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.

Discover how to determine the probability and mean of young adults watching TV in a week. Using provided data, we compare the sample mean with the calculated population mean to interpret expected TV viewing habits.

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.

Analyze Delaware's per capita annual income using statistical methods. Understand the probabilities associated with various income levels for a sample of state residents. Learn to use the Z score formula for such evaluations.

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 the fascinating world of permutations to determine the number of possible arrangements for a talent show. Learn how constraints change the number of valid sequences and delve into combinatorial techniques.