PreparED Study Materials
STAT 131: Introduction to Statistics for Life Scientists
School: University of California Berkeley
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
Study Guides
Videos
Comparing Ages: Slot Machine vs. Roulette Players
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Examine the mean ages between two distinct groups: slot machine players and roulette enthusiasts. Utilizing the independent sample t-test, evaluate if there's a significant age difference between the two groups. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of player demographics in gaming environments.
Analyzing Teen Texting: Confidence Interval & Plausibility
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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.
Exit Poll Analysis: Education Funding Referendum Votes
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Explore the application of proportion z-tests in analyzing exit polling data. Understand how to determine the likelihood of sample results given a population proportion. Recognize the importance of considering non-sampling errors in interpreting exit poll outcomes.
Brand X vs. Brand Y: 95% Confidence in Voltage Difference
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Compare the voltages of Brand X and Brand Y batteries using statistical analysis. Learn how to determine a 95% confidence interval for their mean differences. Understand the process from data collection to interpretation of results.
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.
Computing Probabilities: College Students & Computer Ownership
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Understand the probabilities of computer ownership among university first-year students through various scenarios. This video breaks down calculations for chances of ownership and non-ownership among random groups.