STT 211: Applied Statistics for Social Sciences I

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.

Analyze the relationships between different political affiliations and age groups. Determine whether certain events are independent, mutually exclusive, or neither, based on the provided probabilities. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of voter demographics and their interdependencies.

Examine the potential biases in a Parade Magazine survey about banning cell phone use while driving, focusing on the implications of voluntary response sampling.

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.

Explore the mathematical intricacies behind calculating the waiting time for a motorist at traffic lights. Learn about normal random variables, conditional probabilities, and the challenges in determining specific waiting durations.

Compare the mean returns and volatilities of two stocks using t-test and F-test methods. Through the application of hypothesis testing and P-value calculations, we determine which stock provides higher returns and which is riskier.