Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Probability review
Probability Review
Unit 4 review, P. 340:
#1-3, 5-7, 9, 12, 15, 16ac, 19, 23, 25-28, 30, 35-37
Unit 4 review, P. 340:
#1-3, 5-7, 9, 12, 15, 16ac, 19, 23, 25-28, 30, 35-37
Monday, December 06, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Chapter 15, for a bit more
#16, 18, 19, 23
(warning: I think I assigned slightly different problems in second period. I'm not sure which 4. Do either assignment and you'll be fine.)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
WebWork
Please go to:
Artist Online Tests
and enter code:
YCJ8383RER
The site will close at 11pm on Thursday night. Please plan accordingly.
Artist Online Tests
and enter code:
YCJ8383RER
The site will close at 11pm on Thursday night. Please plan accordingly.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
chapter 12
Question: Is RCHS a quality school?
Pop: students
Describe different sampling methods.
What biases might you worry about?
What type of students would be hard to talk to?
Pop: students
Describe different sampling methods.
What biases might you worry about?
What type of students would be hard to talk to?
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
WebWork #7
Time for some serious reading. College level stuff folks. Read and take notes on this study:
Cold-eeze study
This is a 6-page pdf. Take notes. Be ready to discuss.
Note: I found this article here.
Cold-eeze study
This is a 6-page pdf. Take notes. Be ready to discuss.
Note: I found this article here.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Regression review
Practice. Due Tuesday: Ch. 9 #9-12, 15, 16
Multiple Choice practice, due Wednesday, 8am:
Artist Practice Test
Enter the code: ENR5111ZBU
Multiple Choice practice, due Wednesday, 8am:
Artist Practice Test
Enter the code: ENR5111ZBU
Friday, October 01, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
practice, practice
Ch 8 #8abc, 10, 36, 22, 24, 26
Answers you need:
22c: drug-hat = -4 + 0.82(MJ)
26: cal-hat = 185.7 + 13.93(fat)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
WebWork #6
What are the variables in this scatterplot?
Now find your own scatterplot in the news. Either print it or sketch it. Identify the variables.
Now find your own scatterplot in the news. Either print it or sketch it. Identify the variables.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
WebWork #5
Multiple choice practice!
Go to: Artist Test Site
and put in this code: PSA5586SOA (use copy, paste).
Type your first and last name. I will be emailed the results.
Go to: Artist Test Site
and put in this code: PSA5586SOA (use copy, paste).
Type your first and last name. I will be emailed the results.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
practice, practice
To practice the outlier check: Ch. 5 #23b & 24b
To practice independence: Ch. 3 #20, 21
Thursday, September 09, 2010
test time!
Test tomorrow! Study Unit 1. Chapters 1-6. Study the review we did the past 2 days. Good luck!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
review for test 1
P. 105 #3, 8abc, 10, 21, 25abcd, 26, 27, 33
Do five of these by Wednesday and the rest by Thursday.
Test Friday!
Monday, September 06, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
WebWork#4
Read and summarize the following article. Pay careful attention to HOW the data was collected. Make sure to click on the "Read More" so that you can read the whole article. Read to the end please.
Suffering Adds Up in a Hurry In Survey of Tsunami Survivors
By David Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, January 15, 2005; Page A01
CALANG, Indonesia -- For two days this week, an Australian doctor and his Acehnese assistant knocked on every 10th door in Calang, a seaside town on Sumatra island that was decimated by the Dec. 26 tsunami. At each house, they asked the same brief questions, thanked the residents and departed after about 10 minutes.
What they learned in their bare-bones, random statistical survey, conducted for the International Rescue Committee, was chilling.
Before the tsunami, 8,700 people lived in Calang; now, that number is 2,500, and a third of those are displaced from other towns. Sixty-five percent of households have had a death in the immediate family. Twenty-two percent have taken in orphans, usually more than one. Only 8 percent of the population is younger than 5, and 85 percent of those children have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.
The survey, conducted by Richard Brennan and his assistant, Kamaruddin, has provided the most precise look to date at the tsunami's effects on the people living in the worst-hit part of the worst-hit country.
The survey produced more than numbers, however. It will help the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian relief agency based in New York, plan how best to spend the $7 million it has budgeted to assist Indonesian survivors of the tsunami.
Relief organizations often use such systematic assessments during man-made disasters involving war, famine and forced dislocation, in which people's needs may not be obvious.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bored?
Want to procrastinate instead of do your schoolwork?
My son's videos are a great place to waste some time! Bob's World of Clay
WebWork #3
What Happy People Don’t Do
By RONI CARYN RABIN
Published: November 19, 2008
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds.
That’s what unhappy people do.
Although people who describe themselves as happy enjoy watching television, it turns out to be the single activity they engage in less often than unhappy people, said John Robinson, a professor of sociology at theUniversity of Maryland and the author of the study, which appeared in the journal Social Indicators Research.
While most large studies on happiness have focused on the demographic characteristics of happy people — factors like age and marital status — Dr. Robinson and his colleagues tried to identify what activities happy people engage in. The study relied primarily on the responses of 45,000 Americans collected over 35 years by the University of Chicago’s General Social Survey, and on published “time diary” studies recording the daily activities of participants.
“We looked at 8 to 10 activities that happy people engage in, and for each one, the people who did the activities more — visiting others, going to church, all those things — were more happy,” Dr. Robinson said. “TV was the one activity that showed a negative relationship. Unhappy people did it more, and happy people did it less.”
But the researchers could not tell whether unhappy people watch more television or whether being glued to the set is what makes people unhappy. “I don’t know that turning off the TV will make you more happy,” Dr. Robinson said.
Still, he said, the data show that people who spend the most time watching television are least happy in the long run.
Since the major predictor of how much time is spent watching television is whether someone works or not, Dr. Robinson added, it’s possible that rising unemployment will lead to more TV time.
1. This is a classic example of the difference between association and causation. Explain:
2. Discuss what other variables might be influencing this study. That is, what might be also associated with TV watching the effects people's happiness?
3. How might a researcher study causation for this scenario? What would make causation difficult to determine?
Monday, August 16, 2010
WebWork #2
Please read this: Wired Article
Did you click on "Correlation is not causation" link in the article? If not, please do so now and read some more.
Write a one paragraph response to this article. You might use the ideas below to shape your response, but you don't need to. I want you to tell me what YOU thought about the article on a personal level.
Did you click on "Correlation is not causation" link in the article? If not, please do so now and read some more.
Write a one paragraph response to this article. You might use the ideas below to shape your response, but you don't need to. I want you to tell me what YOU thought about the article on a personal level.
- Are there things you have planned for your future that will require statistical literacy?
- Do you see decisions made at this school that could be improved if we had better data?
- Do you hear things in the news that make you wonder about statistics?
- Do you agree with the author's premise?
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
First WebWork for the year
This article (click here) is very interesting. Read it.
Now consider these questions (in your notes/notebook):
1) Why is the average so high above the typical user?
2) Cell phone companies have stopped offering unlimited data plans for smart phones. Explain why the change between 2009 and 2010 makes this a sensible choice.
3) With ATT, only users who use more than 1000 MB will have to pay more money. What percentage of customers is this?
4) Sticking with ATT, users who use less than 200 MB will have their bill cut in half. What percentage of users is this?
5) The x-axis is not scaled properly. Do you think it should be?
6) In the end, do you think this is good for consumers now? Explain why you think this might be bad for consumers in the future.
Now consider these questions (in your notes/notebook):
1) Why is the average so high above the typical user?
2) Cell phone companies have stopped offering unlimited data plans for smart phones. Explain why the change between 2009 and 2010 makes this a sensible choice.
3) With ATT, only users who use more than 1000 MB will have to pay more money. What percentage of customers is this?
4) Sticking with ATT, users who use less than 200 MB will have their bill cut in half. What percentage of users is this?
5) The x-axis is not scaled properly. Do you think it should be?
6) In the end, do you think this is good for consumers now? Explain why you think this might be bad for consumers in the future.
Friday, April 30, 2010
One last chance
Forget about the MC tests? Do this:
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Now
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
First, copy this: QZF9982CNF
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Now
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Make-up
This week you can make up MC tests you missed by doing a cumulative practice test. Or two. There are two tests available until 7am on Friday morning:
First, copy this: FFY9568LUK
Or, for a second test: AAU8357GQF
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Friday, April 23, 2010
Which test?
This is handy:
http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/Statistics/StatsMatch/StatsMatch.htm
Warning: the wording is a bit different and there is one test that we haven’t covered. But do about 10 and you’ll get the swing of it.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
MC Test 11
First, copy this: HHB1679NXM
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
MC Test 10
First, copy this: OBJ2966BPR
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Friday, April 16, 2010
MC Test 9
First, copy this: JJD2681PZP
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
MC Test 8
First, copy this: PIW3584VOQ
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
MC Test 7
First, copy this: APO3142AHN
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Friday, April 09, 2010
MC Test 6
First, copy this: RRK4924XHW
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Monday, 7am
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
MC test 5
First, copy this: SWE7798WRE
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Monday, April 05, 2010
Prom week!
Today in class we did: J-1 and D-3
Homework: A-1 and E-1
Multiple Choice #4 due Wed 7am:
First, copy this: BRQ3153CJO
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Homework: A-1 and E-1
Multiple Choice #4 due Wed 7am:
First, copy this: BRQ3153CJO
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Friday, April 02, 2010
Weekend
Today in class we did: A-6 and K-1
Homework: Multiple Choice #3:
First, copy this: JYX6475JQV
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Homework: Multiple Choice #3:
First, copy this: JYX6475JQV
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Friday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
more regression
In class: MC-A #1-5
We added a test and interval for slope to F-4
HW: M-5, add a slope test to M-5 and C-1
We added a test and interval for slope to F-4
HW: M-5, add a slope test to M-5 and C-1
MC Test 2
First, copy this: AJK5381YQH
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Wednesday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Regression review
In Class: F-4
Tonight: G-1 & online MC practice:
First, copy this: SSL5924XHX
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Tonight: G-1 & online MC practice:
First, copy this: SSL5924XHX
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pre test
AP test takers only. You need to take a 40 question pre-test this week to see how ready you are for the AP test.
First, copy this: AJP4325MYQ
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
The test is 40 questions and once you start you have 1 hour to finish.
OR, if you want, you can take the pre and post test the week before the AP exam. Your choice.
First, copy this: AJP4325MYQ
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Friday, 7am
The test is 40 questions and once you start you have 1 hour to finish.
OR, if you want, you can take the pre and post test the week before the AP exam. Your choice.
First round of multiple choice
First, copy this: SSL5924XHX
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Then click on this link: Artist Practice Test
And answer the questions there.
Quiz starts: Monday, 7am
Quiz ends: Wednesday, 7am
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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