PreparED Study Materials
STT 212: Statistics for Biological and Physical Sciences
School: University of Rochester
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
Study Guides
Videos
Predicting Preference: Using Binomial Distribution for a New Dairy For
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Discover how the binomial distribution formula can predict the preference of judges for a new dairy drink formula. Understand the odds of different outcomes from unanimous approval to complete rejection. Dive into probability, expectations, and variance to decode consumer choices.
Which Confidence Level Produces the Widest Interval? Explained!
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Uncover the relationship between confidence levels and interval widths. Grasp how the range of confidence intervals broadens with increasing confidence. Understand the trade-offs in statistical certainty and estimation.
Confidence Intervals for Bag Weights: A Statistical Guide
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Understand the process of determining the 94.26% confidence interval for the median weight of "80-pound" bags of water softener pellets using a standard normal table and specified formulas. Additionally, explore the steps to deduce a confidence level of 90.47%.
Analyzing Grade Variance: Is it More than Usual? A Chi-Square Test
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Discover the process of analyzing variance in midterm grades with a Chi-Square test. Understand the significance of high variance and its implications. Follow along as we assess a professor's suspicion about unusually varied student performance.
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.
Analyzing Engineers' Graduate Plans: Fortune vs Engineering Horizons D
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This video contrasts Fortune's claim about engineers pursuing further studies with data from Engineering Horizons. Utilizing hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, we assess the validity of Fortune's assertion within a statistical framework.