STAT 170: Elementary Statistics

Discover the intricacies of determining the cause of electronic system failures, either minor or major defects, using statistical distributions. Learn how to minimize the expected cost and make informed decisions based on soundings and loss tables

Explore the intricacies of evaluating cereal box weights using Z-scores and normal distribution. By examining both individual boxes and a sample mean, understand the probabilities of achieving certain weight values. Gain insights into how statistical tools help interpret real-world product claims.

Discover how to compute the likelihood of observations exceeding a certain value in a chi-square distribution with 4 degrees of freedom. Using the binomial distribution formula, evaluate the chances of at most 3 out of 15 observations surpassing the 7.779 mark. Results highlight the intricacies of data distributions.

Learn how to determine a 90% confidence interval for the proportion of people who watch educational television based on a survey. Understand how to utilize the z-score and interpret results, guiding decisions for a television company's publicity efforts.

Explore Anderson's 1999 study on how attention load impacts reaction times. Through hands-on analysis, understand the computation of mean, median, and mode from the provided data. Highlighting the significance of the median in capturing the central tendency amidst potential outliers.