Strayer MAT300 week 1-6 discussions

Week 1 Discussion

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"Statistics are Everywhere" (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)

· From the e-Activity, summarize the blog entry that you have read. Next, explain the manner in which Nate Silver’s analysis in your chosen blog entry addresses the salient points of one particular topic related to this class.

· H.G. Wells once said “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!” Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement, and provide a rationale for your response.

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Week 2

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"Graphical Representations of Data" Please respond to the following:

· From the e-Activity, discuss the data that the graph is used to visually represent. Speculate on why the editor chose the graph, as opposed to merely reporting the data.

Week 3

Week 3 Discussion

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"Data Description" (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)

· From the e-Activity, the table shows Average Insurance Costs by State. Select two (2) states that are of interest to you. Next, speculate on three (3) possible reasons why the states you have chosen would have a difference in average insurance costs.

· From the e-Activity, select ten (10) states and calculate the mean and standard deviation for average insurance costs. Next, calculate the mean and standard deviation for average insurance costs for all 51 states. Compare and contrast the means and standard deviations for the ten (10) states you selected and all fifty one (51) states.

Week 4

"Playing Games with Probability" Please respond to the following:

· From the e-Activity, determine the probability of winning your state’s lottery game. Provide a rationale to support your determination, or

· What does ALEKS have to say about probability?

Week 5

Week 5 Discussion

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"Real-Life Applications of Binomial Distribution" (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)

· Provide one (1) real-life example or application of a binomial distribution. Explain how the example matches the conditions for the binomial distribution.

· Determine the conditions under which you would use a discrete probability distribution rather than a continuous probability distribution. Provide one (1) example to illustrate your reasoning.

Week 6

"Normal Distribution" (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)

· Take a position on whether or not the total area under a normal distribution is in?nite. Provide an example to support your response.

· From the e-Activity, discuss whether or not the winning history of the team you selected follows a normal distribution. Provide a rationale to support your response.

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