discussion board 1
The purpose of this assignment is to measure your understanding of topics you have learned so far in averages and variation and then explain it to someone else.
Directions:
Select ONLY either Discussion 1A or Discussion 1B. If you turn in more than one of the assignments, I will only grade the first one posted in the Discussion Forum.
Discussion Board 1A:
After Watching and answering questions on MyLab Statistics, discuss your understanding of average, mean and median.
The discussion should include answers to the questions below but is not limited to it, for you may conduct additional research to add to your discussion:
Should averages be taken literally? What are the drawbacks. Has your understanding and perceptions of averages changed? If so how?
Discussion Board 1B:
After Watching and answering questions on MyLab Statistics, discuss your understanding of Quartiles, Variation, Measure of Dispersion and Standard Deviation.
The discussion should include answers to the questions below but is not limited to it, for you may conduct additional research to add to your discussion:
Are sampling always reliable? Why is standard deviation important? Give specific examples to illustrate your understanding
Submission Instructions:
- You must use complete sentences and correct grammar/spelling.
- Complete assignment as directed above in a document. Save your electronic copy as RTF (Rich Text Format) or PDF so that everyone will be able to open the document.
Assigment 2
Discussion Board 2: The Relationship Between Margin of Error, Sample Size and Confidence Interval
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your understanding of topics you have learned so far about the margin of error and the Confidence Interval and then explaining it to someone else.Directions:
Discuss the following and give real life examples.- Why do we have a Margin of Error in Statistics? If statistics are meant to be accurate, why are they sometimes accompanied by an estimate of doubt?
- What is the relationship between Margin of Error, Confidence interval and Sample Size?
Submission Instructions
- You will have to submit your discussion first, before you can reply to your classmates.
- You must use complete sentences and correct grammar/spelling.
- Complete assignment as directed. Save your electronic copy as RTF (Rich Text Format) or PDF so that everyone will be able to open the document.
- Post/upload/attach your document in Discussion Board 2 discussion forum by the due date listed on the Calendar.
- Reply to at least two classmates and give feedback to their solutions by the due date listed on the Calendar.
- Remember, feedback must be substantive and more than just "Good job" or "I agree!" Maybe ask a question or offer another example.
Discussion 3
The P-Value and Hypothesis Testing Using the P-Value
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your understanding of topics you have learned so far about p-value and how it is used in hypothesis testing and then explaining it to someone else.Directions:
After watching StatsTalk Video (MyLab Statistics) and answering the question on MyLab Statistics, discuss your understanding of the questions below:The discussion should include answers to the questions below but is not limited to it, for you may conduct additional research to add to your discussion:- Discuss your understanding of P value
- When is the null hypothesis rejected when using the P- value?
- Is it accurate to conclude that the null hypothesis is “accepted”? give and example to illustrate why or why not?
Submission Instructions
- You must use complete sentences and correct grammar/spelling.
- Complete assignment as directed in document. Save your electronic copy as RTF (Rich Text Format) or PDF so that everyone will be able to open the document.