STAT 1600: Discovery with Data

Explore the claim that average daily water consumption is 123 gallons. Using statistical testing, we evaluate a new sample against the Old Farmer’s Almanac claim. Learn how to interpret p-values and t-scores in hypothesis testing.

Explore the impact of heat treatment duration on thread breaking strength. Using statistical analysis, we assess the difference in mean strengths between batches. Confidence intervals help quantify this difference with 99% certainty.

Discover the process of using a one-sample t-test to validate a claim about average soft drink consumption. By calculating the test statistic and analyzing the corresponding P-value, we determine the validity of the researcher's assertion.

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 With data visualization and historical references, challenge popular stereotypes and understand the reality of cowboy lives in the late 19th century.

Explore the concept of assortative mating through an eye-color study of 204 Scandinavian couples. Discover how probabilities highlight nonrandom mating patterns. Conclude if eye colors of partners are independent or reveal assortative tendencies.

Discover the method to analyze bacteria colonies in Lake Macatawa's east basin. Using 30 samples, we compute a 90% confidence interval for the mean colony count. Learn the steps of statistical analysis in environmental studies.