ST 351: Intro to Statistical Methods

Discover the trends in car colors for North America in 2011. Break down the percentage distribution of various shades, from dominating whites to the less frequent greens. Understand the best visual techniques to represent this data, weighing the pros and cons of graphs.

Explore the dynamics of Poisson distribution using both theoretical understanding and a practical application related to discovering uranium deposits. With the help of Bayes' formula and parameter adjustments, interpret various probabilities and outcomes for event occurrences.

Explore a statistical approach to analyze the claim about average tornado lengths. Understand the nuances of hypothesis testing, from setting null and alternative hypotheses to interpreting P-values. Witness a comprehensive breakdown of the evidence from a sample of 500 tornadoes.

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.

Discover the nuances of analyzing battery lifetime data through mean, variance, and standard deviation computations. Using class boundaries, midpoints, and frequencies, gain insights into the dispersion of battery lifespans and the average deviation from the mean.

Explore how a university dean estimates freshmen study hours using statistical methods. Understand the importance of z-scores, confidence levels, and sample sizes in making accurate predictions. Learn how to ensure results are within a desired error margin.