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MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 1 Gallup Poll
MAT 540 Entire Course
  Gallup Poll. Describe a recent Gallup poll. Be
sure to include the results of the poll, how the
poll was conducted, and what the results will be
used for. Respond to at least two of your
classmates posts.
MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 1 Gallup Poll MAT 540 Week 1 DQ
2 Qualitative vs. Quantitative MAT 540 Week 2 DQ
1 Scatter Plot MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation
and Causation MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 1 Actuaries MAT
540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis MAT
540 Week 4 DQ 1 Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve MAT
540 Week 4 DQ 2 Standardized Testing MAT 540 Week
5 DQ 1 Repeated Sampling MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 2
Confidence Intervals MAT 540 Week 6 DQ 1
Statistical Concept MAT 540 Week 6 Final Paper
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MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 1 Scatter Plot
MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 2 Qualitative vs. Quantitative
  Scatter Plot. Provide a link for a picture of a
scatter plot where the r value is not given.
Estimate what you think the r value would be and
explain why. Respond to at least two of your
classmates posts
  Qualitative vs. Quantitative. Describe a recent
study where data was gathered. If possible,
explain whether it is a qualitative or
quantitative study, and whether the data is
discrete or continuous. What type of graph would
you use to describe the data and why? Respond to
at least two of your classmates posts.  
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MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 1 Actuaries
MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation and Causation
  Actuaries. Actuaries work with statistics and
probabilities each day. What do actuaries do and
what test do they take? Respond to at least two
of your classmates posts  
  Correlation and Causation. Read the information
in Chapter 3 of your text on correlation and
causation and Example 6 titled Spurious
Correlation by Lurking Variables. This describes
an observed correlation that may be caused by the
influence of a third variable. Describe and cite
a study where the correlation may be spurious.
Alternately, you may choose to create and
describe your own study where the observed
correlation may be influenced by a third
variable. Respond to at least two of your
classmates posts.  
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MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 1 Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve
MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis
Normal or Bell-Shaped Curve. Find a study where
the distribution follows a normal or bell-shaped
curve. An example of a normal distribution or
bell-shaped curve, called Heights of Red Pine
Seedlings, is located in the beginning of
Chapter 6 in the book. . Cite the source of the
study youve selected, and explain why you think
the distribution is bell shaped. For instance, if
the study is about income, then the income may be
low for a child and peak at age forty-five and
then gradually drop. Respond to at least two of
your classmates posts.  
Probability Video Analysis. Find a video that
provides help with learning probability. Why do
you like it and what did you learn? Visit this
helpful website (http//www.khanacademy.org/) to
assist you with your search. Respond to at least
two of your classmates posts.
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MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 1 Repeated Sampling
MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 2 Standardized Testing
Repeated Sampling. In Chapter 8 of your text,
read the interpretation of confidence intervals.
Find a journal article from the library that
incorporates repeated sampling. This may be
stated or implied. Use the explanation in the
last paragraph of the section on interpretation
of confidence intervals to describe your data.
Cite your sources. Respond to at least two of
your classmates posts.
  Standardized Testing. Paul states that he
scored in the 100th percentile on a given
standardized test. Do you believe him? Why or why
not? Respond to at least two of your classmates
posts.  
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MAT 540 Week 6 DQ 1 Statistical Concept
MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 2 Confidence Intervals
Statistical Concept. Describe the most important
statistical concept that you learned in the
course. How do you think you will be able to use
the information? Respond to at least two of your
classmates posts.  
  Confidence Intervals. Find an article that
incorporates research of confidence intervals to
market a new product. Summarize the information
gained from your research. Based on the research,
is it wise to go ahead and market the product?
Support your ideas with cited sources. Respond to
at least two of your classmates posts.  
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MAT 540 Week 6 Final Paper
  Focus of the Final Paper In this six- to
eight-page research paper, you will explore in
detail one of the statistical approaches to
research discussed in the course, applying it in
the context of a specific application or
methodological study. This will help you gain a
deeper understanding of your chosen topic, as
well as gain experience in translating these
ideas into practice. Select a topic for your
research paper using any of the statistical
methods that we discussed in the course as it
relates to your area of interest in either
business, economics, finance, management, social
science, health, psychology or education.
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