PreparED Study Materials
STAT 120: Statistics
School: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
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Videos
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.
Understanding Null vs Alternative Hypotheses in Real-world Scenarios
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Explore various scenarios and understand the fundamental principles of the null and alternative hypotheses in statistical testing. This video breaks down how these hypotheses represent current beliefs and potential deviations, aiding in the interpretation of statistical findings.
Pet Phone Calls: Validating a 37% Claim with Z-test
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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.
U.S. Adult Satisfaction in 2010: Confidence Interval Analysis
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Discover how to construct a confidence interval for understanding U.S. adult satisfaction. Using a sample from a 2010 Gallup Poll, we unveil the proportion of adults pleased with the state of affairs, backed by statistical calculations.
Brand X vs. Brand Y: 95% Confidence in Voltage Difference
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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.
Comparing Plastic Gear Strengths: Supplier 1 vs. Supplier 2 Analysis
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This video presents a comparison between two suppliers of plastic gears in terms of their mean impact strength. Using statistical tools like the two-sample t-test and confidence intervals, we evaluate which supplier offers stronger gears.