Z-scores in the Real World?

Why are z-scores helpful when describing height? What is the z-score for your height?  Make sure to include the steps along the way and not just the final number.  What is the probability associated with this z-score?  What do these numbers tell us about your height?  What about compared to the Boston Beanstalks? What Students […]

Probability Game

Design your own game, which should be a game that could be played at a carnival, amusement park, or casino.  The game does not have to be fair. You will be expected to explain the probability of your game. Introduction Provide an overview of the game; what type of game is it? Where would this […]

Confidence Intervals in Business

Consider when businesses might use confidence intervals to estimate values, such as in sales projections, marketing results, and so forth. Describe a business decision that could be helped with confidence intervals. Be specific! Then create a problem with numbers from which another student could calculate a confidence interval and make a decision. Not a former […]

Confidence Intervals in Business

Consider when businesses might use confidence intervals to estimate values, such as in sales projections, marketing results, and so forth. Describe a business decision that could be helped with confidence intervals. Be specific! Then create a problem with numbers from which another student could calculate a confidence interval and make a decision. Not a former […]