PreparED Study Materials
STAT 509: Statistics for Engineers
School: University of South Carolina
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
Notes
Videos
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.
Uniform Data: Probabilities of Sample Means
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This video offers a comprehensive look into the discrete uniform population, analyzing a sample size of 54 selected with replacement. Through calculated steps, viewers learn how to determine probabilities for a sample mean within specified limits. Utilizing Z-scores and standard normal tables, the session illuminates statistical principles in real-world scenarios.
Calculating Confidence Interval for Educational TV Viewership
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Learn how to determine a 90% confidence interval for the proportion of people who watch educational television based on a survey. Understand how to utilize the z-score and interpret results, guiding decisions for a television company's publicity efforts.
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.
Chi-Square Observations: Probability of Exceeding 7.779
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Discover how to compute the likelihood of observations exceeding a certain value in a chi-square distribution with 4 degrees of freedom. Using the binomial distribution formula, evaluate the chances of at most 3 out of 15 observations surpassing the 7.779 mark. Results highlight the intricacies of data distributions.
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.