Applied Statistics Discussion

In real-life applications, statistics helps us analyze data to extract information about a population. In this module discussion, you will take on the role of Susan, a high school principal. She is planning on having a large movie night for the high school. She has received a lot of feedback on which movie to show … Read more

Statistical evalution

   a. If you conclude that the customer’s claim of download speed less than or equal to twelve (12) Mbps cannot be rejected, speculate on three (3) possible causes for the slowed speed. Next, suggest strategies to avoid the deficit in the future.

3.1 Discussion: Statistics in Action

  Google your state’s Powerball or megamillions and calculate the probability of winning the jackpot. Most sites report odds instead of probability, so you’ll need to do a simple conversion.  Share a link that takes us to the odds information on your state’s Powerball or megamillions. – (My state is Virginia) In your original post, … Read more

2-1 Problem Set: Summary Stats

 This problem set assignment will involve activities designed to solidify the concepts learned in both Modules One and Two. Problems will be similar to those you will face in Module Four and will include one or two real-world applications to prepare you to think like a biostatistician. Check the module resource list to see which … Read more

Statistics expert

 I have assignments that require you to  Calculate the mean, weighted mean, median, and mode. Identify the most appropriate measure of central tendency to describe data. Calculate and interpret the range, variance and standard deviation. Understand the coefficient of variation, z-score, the empirical rule, and Chebyshev’s Theorem. Calculate the mean and standard deviation of grouped … Read more

Statistics

Inside the box of every cereal box contains a surprise gift. The store manager assures employees that 11 of the 51 boxes on the shelf have a secret decoder ring and inside the other 40 boxes on the shelf contain a different gift. If two cereal boxes are randomly selected from the shelf to purchase, … Read more

Statistics 104

A researcher at a public university has conducted a survey on leadership skills possessed by students. The aim of this study is to see how good their leadership skills (based on leadership score). A sample of 35 students was randomly selected from various faculties. The following table shows the data collected from the survey (Faculty, … Read more