MA 102 Statistical Controversies Monday, January 28, 2002 Today: Discussion of Statistical Thought, First Ideas About Data, and Exercises. Introduction to Sampling. Readings (for Wednesday) Chapter 2: Samples, Good and Bad Exercises: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.9, 2.10, 2.13, 2.17
Ch 2: Samples, Good and Bad Key Terms Convenience sample Voluntary response sample Bias Simple random sample (SRS) Table of random digits
Table of Random Digits Etc.