STAT 181: Statistics

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.

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.

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 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.

Explore the actual longevity of legendary cowboys using a detailed sociological study. With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.

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.