0.
Give the one-sentence summary of the purpose of studying statistics.
1.
Give the correct notation (symbol) for each of the following:
(a)
sample size
(b)
population variance
(c)
sample variance
(d)
sample mean
2.
Ask the weights of everyone in the room.
(a)
Record your raw data.
(b)
Compute the 5-number summary, the sample mean, and the s. d. Use correct notation.
(c)
Make a stemplot.
(d)
Make a boxplot or modified boxplot (your choice). You may ask for assistance during part (d) from Mr. Hansen or your classmates.
3.
Categorize each of the following as stat., unk. param., or neither.
(a)
The median height of basketball players (at all levels) in the U.S.
(b)
The range of heights in STA varsity upper school basketball players.
4.
Estimate a believable numeric value for #3(b).
5.
Describe each of the following distributions using terms such as "skew right," "bimodal," "symmetric," etc.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(For part (c), the black portions on left and right sides are not part of the distribution.)
(d)