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Statistics
When is Statistics Covered?
Statistics are introduced in ENGR112 during Class 18.1.1* to aid in the data analysis and Excel lecture.
Probability is also introduced in ENGR112 during Class 18.1.2.*
*Explaination of Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 18.1.1: |
Statistics |
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Construct a definition of statistics |
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Describe the difference between a sample and a population |
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Learn to use descriptive statistics |
| Class 18.1.2: |
Probability |
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Learn how to prepare and interpret histograms |
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State what is meant by normal distribution and standard normal distribution |
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Use Z-tables to compute probability |
Class Agenda
| Class 18.1.1: |
Statistics |
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RAT |
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Lecture material on definitions of statistics, populations and samples |
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Team exercise using samples and populations |
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Lecture material on mean, mode, and median |
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5 minute team exercise |
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Lecture material on range, variance and standard deviation |
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Team exercise |
| Class 18.1.2: |
Probability |
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RAT |
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Lecture material on various types of distributions and z-tables |
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Team/class exercise using histograms |
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Examples using z-tables |
Why are Significant Figures and Error Important?
Statistics encompasses scientific methods for collecting, organizing, summarizing, presenting, and analyzing data as well as making conclusions based on the data. Many engineering problems include statistical analysis of data in order to achieve a solution.
Links to Class Materials
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