Crunching the Numbers: Describing Data with Statistics
Project Deliverable tie to Competency In your first assignment, you will be expected to describe the data provided using the measures of central tendency and measures of variability. Using raw data, you will demonstrate how to categorize and label variables. This will demonstrate that you understand how to interpret essential statistical terminology and concepts. You […]
From Graphs to Predictions: Understanding Data with the Normal Distribution
Project Deliverable tie to Competency In module 02, you will summarize graphical and numerical methods to represent quantitative data. This includes utilizing the central limit theorem to calculate probabilities for real-world problems. It will also require you to analyze the standard normal distribution to identify z-values and the area under the curve. You will illustrate […]
The Confidence Game: Estimating Parameters with Data
Project Deliverable tie to Competency In the third assignment, you will construct and interpret confidence intervals, which is a fundamental concept in inferential statistics. By estimating population parameters such as the mean and proportion using sample data, you will gain a deeper understanding of how statistics can be used to make informed decisions under uncertainty. […]
Statistical Sleuth: Investigating Population Claims with Hypothesis Testing
Project Deliverable tie to Competency In the fourth assignment, you will need to make data-driven decisions by evaluating claims about a single population. You will be tasked with completing several hypothesis tests, which follow a structured process: stating hypotheses, selecting the appropriate test, calculating test statistics, and making conclusions based on evidence. These tasks directly […]
Double the Data: Hypothesis Tests for Two Populations
Project Deliverable tie to Competency In your fifth assignment, you will continue applying hypothesis testing methods to real-world situations. This assignment will require you to expand your understanding of situations that involve comparing two populations, which is a critical skill in many fields such as healthcare, business, and social sciences. By executing tests for two […]