ST 495: ST 495

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.

Discover the mathematical principles behind choosing free samples in online shopping scenarios. Understand combinations, how to calculate them, and see real-world examples of selecting multiple items.

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.

Discover how to calculate the 95% confidence interval for a population proportion using sample data. Through a practical example about texting habits among American teens, learn the implications of this statistical tool and how to assess plausibility.

Discover the intricacies of determining the cause of electronic system failures, either minor or major defects, using statistical distributions. Learn how to minimize the expected cost and make informed decisions based on soundings and loss tables

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.