Math 221 Statistics For Decision Making Week 4 Ilab Name

math 221 Statistics For Decision Makingweek 4 Ilabname

Open a new Excel worksheet and perform the following tasks:

  • Label cell A1 as “success”. Enter values 0 through 10 in cells A2 to A12.
  • In cell B1, type “one fourth”. In cell B2, enter the formula "=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.25,FALSE)" and copy it down through B12.
  • In cell C1, type “one half”. In cell C2, enter "=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.5,FALSE)" and copy down through C12.
  • In cell D1, type “three fourths”. In cell D2, enter "=BINOM.DIST(A2,10,0.75,FALSE)" and copy down through D12.

Create scatter plots for each of the three probability distributions by selecting the data and inserting scatter plots with dots only. Place the plots in the designated grey area.

Using data from a class survey where each of the 35 students flipped a coin 10 times, calculate descriptive statistics—mean and standard deviation—rounded to three decimal places.

Calculate the probabilities for each value of x from 0 to 10 with success probability ½ based on the binomial distribution calculations.

Determine the probabilities for the following events:

  • P(x ≥ 1)
  • P(x
  • P(x > 1)
  • P(x ≤ 4)
  • P(4
  • P(x

Calculate by hand the mean and standard deviation for a binomial distribution with success probability ½ and n=10, using the formulas:

  • Mean = n * p
  • Standard Deviation = √(n p (1 - p))

Repeat the calculations by hand for success probabilities ¼ and ¾, respectively, for n=10, and compare these statistics in a short paragraph.

Explain why the coin variable from the class survey qualifies as a binomial distribution based on the properties of a binomial experiment.

Compare the mean and standard deviation for the class survey data with those calculated for the binomial distribution, and explain their relationship in a brief paragraph.

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis of binomial distributions is fundamental to understanding probabilistic models in statistics, particularly in experiments involving binary outcomes like coin flips. This report details the process of calculating binomial probabilities and descriptive statistics, using Excel and manual calculations, to illustrate key properties of binomial distributions and their application in real-world data analysis.

Initially, utilizing Excel, we construct a binomial probability distribution for 10 trials with varying success probabilities (¼, ½, ¾). The setup involves labeling success counts from 0 to 10 and applying the BINOM.DIST function to compute probabilities, which are then visually represented through scatter plots. These plots reveal the shape and spread of the probabilities, highlighting how the distribution's skewness varies with success probability.

Subsequently, the analysis incorporates data from a class survey where 35 students toss a coin 10 times, allowing us to compute descriptive statistics—mean and standard deviation. These statistics offer insights into the distribution of successes among students, which can be closely approximated by the theoretical binomial models.

Following the graphical analysis, detailed probability calculations for each success count with success probability ½ are presented, illustrating the binomial distribution's discrete nature. Further, cumulative probabilities such as P(x ≥ 1), P(x ≤ 4), and P(4

Manual calculations of the mean and standard deviation for success probabilities of ½, ¼, and ¾ reinforce the fundamental formulas: Mean = np and Standard Deviation = √(np(1-p)). The results demonstrate how as the success probability shifts, the distribution center and spread alter accordingly, affecting the likelihood of different outcomes.

A comparative analysis reveals that the empirical mean and standard deviation from the class survey data are consistent with the theoretical binomial calculations, validating the experiment's binomial nature. This congruence underscores the applicability of binomial models to real-world phenomena with independent, binary trials.

In conclusion, the process of computing binomial probabilities and descriptive statistics underscores the importance of these concepts in statistical decision-making and data analysis. Understanding the properties of binomial distributions enhances our ability to interpret outcomes in various fields, from experimental research to quality control.

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