PreparED Study Materials
ST 730: ST 730
School: North Carolina State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
Notes
Videos
Real Cowboys' Lifespan: Debunking Wild West Myths
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Explore the actual longevity of legendary cowboys using a detailed sociological study. With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.
Traffic Light Wait Time: Using Probability to Decode Delays
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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.
Eye Color & Assortative Mating in Scandinavian Couples
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Explore the concept of assortative mating through an eye-color study of 204 Scandinavian couples. Discover how probabilities highlight nonrandom mating patterns. Conclude if eye colors of partners are independent or reveal assortative tendencies.
Calculating Mean & Modal Class for Million-Dollar Bonuses
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Learn how to determine the mean and modal class for bonuses in millions. Understand midpoint calculations and how frequencies impact results. Gain insights into bonus distributions in the financial realm.
Analyzing U.S. Teacher Salaries: Where Do You Stand?
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Explore the salary distribution of U.S. teachers using statistical analysis. Understand the probabilities of different salary brackets and evaluate a potential job offer in the context of nationwide data.
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.