Statistics
These podcasts are for students interested in learning or reviewing topics in an introductory statistics class. Podcast topics include describing and summarizing data both graphically and numerically, probability, various distributions, confidence intervals, tests of significance, and exploration of...
Recent Episodes
Aug. 8, 2023
27. Binomial probalbity distributions
In this video I tell the story of Joy Milne and her ability to smell Parkinson's disease and use part of that story as an intro to learning the characteristics of the binomial probability distribtion. We learn how to create binomial probability distributions using excel and the binomial formula..
July 20, 2023
25.Probability and counting principles BIG review
Big review of basic laws of probability and counting principles . This is a recording in front of a live classroom.
July 19, 2023
24. Counting principles -extra practice
In this video we practice using various counting principles in sample problems.
July 19, 2023
23. Counting principles intro (lesson 9)
Here I present some of the basic rules for counting techniques needed in an intro to probability course.
July 19, 2023
22. The Birthday Paradox problem
We explore the birthday problem: What is the probability that at least 2 people share the same birthday in a classroom of 25 people?
July 19, 2023
21.Probability notes part 4 (lesson 8)
This is part of 4 of 4 on the basic laws of probability. This podcast focuses on conditional probability and the test for independent events.