PreparED Study Materials
STAT 706: STAT 706
School: University of South Carolina - Columbia
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Videos
Probabilities with Poisson Variables X1 & X2
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Explore the complexities of two independent Poisson random variables, X1 and X2, with means ?1 = 2 and ?2 = 3. Understand the process of calculating specific event probabilities and the application of the Poisson formula. Key takeaways include the manipulation and interpretation of these statistical values.
Understanding Delaware's Income Distribution: A Statistical Look
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Analyze Delaware's per capita annual income using statistical methods. Understand the probabilities associated with various income levels for a sample of state residents. Learn to use the Z score formula for such evaluations.
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.
ACT Score Bet: Who Owes the Pizza? A 7.6% Chance Explained
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Discover the friendly bet between Leona and Fred surrounding their ACT scores and who owes who a pizza. Using statistical principles like Z-scores and the normal distribution, we'll decipher the odds of one outperforming the other by 5 points.
Committee Selection: Breaking Down Probabilities
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Uncover the mathematical methods used to determine various probabilities when selecting committees. Utilize combination formulas and probabilities to evaluate different teacher-parent combinations.
Buteyko Breathing's Impact on Asthma: A Study Analysis
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In this video, we examine the Buteyko method's impact on asthma symptoms using a study of 600 patients. Participants were divided into two groups, one practicing the technique and the other not. The Buteyko group showed significant improvement in life quality and symptom reduction.