PreparED Study Materials
STOR 155: STOR 155
School: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
Notes
Videos
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.
Choosing Samples: The Math of Online Freebies
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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.
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.
Comparing Stock Returns & Volatility: T-test and F-test Insights
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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.
Unpacking Bias in Surveys: Analyzing Parade's Cell Phone Ban Poll
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Examine the potential biases in a Parade Magazine survey about banning cell phone use while driving, focusing on the implications of voluntary response sampling.
Reaction Times in Anderson's Study: Analyzing Central Tendencies
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Explore Anderson's 1999 study on how attention load impacts reaction times. Through hands-on analysis, understand the computation of mean, median, and mode from the provided data. Highlighting the significance of the median in capturing the central tendency amidst potential outliers.

