1. Statistical Reasoning
Dr. Hise
Room 3060

2. Context
A single statistic doesn’t tell the whole story

3. Chapter 1:
Where do data come from?

4. Data Analysis Statistics is the science of data.
Data Analysis is the process of organizing, displaying, summarizing, and asking questions about data.
Data Analysis
Definitions:
Individuals – objects (people, animals, things) described by a set of data
Variable - any characteristic of an individual
Categorical Variable
– places an individual into one of several groups or categories.
Quantitative Variable
– takes numerical values for which it makes sense to find an average.

5. From Data Analysis to Inference
Population
Sample
Collect data from a representative Sample...
Make an Inference about the Population.
Perform Data Analysis, keeping probability in mind…

6. Where does the term CENSUS fit in this diagram?
Population
Sample
Collect data from a representative Sample...
Make an Inference about the Population.
Perform Data Analysis, keeping probability in mind…

7. Take a Closer look
Kahoot!
Activity: Where do data come from?

8. 1. ) Discuss how the shape and spread of the stem plots
1.) Discuss how the shape and spread of the stem plots. Did they change between the games? 2.) What is your best estimate for the average score for each game? 3.) Who played it better, males or females? How do you know? 4.) Are there any outliers?
The game of greed

9. To do list: Graphing Calculator Signed syllabus
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