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MAT 540 (Ash) Reading feeds the
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MAT 540 Entire Course

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• 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

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MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 1 Gallup Poll

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• 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.
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MAT 540 Week 1 DQ 2 Qualitative vs Quantitative

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• 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 1 Quiz 1

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• MAT 540 Week 1 Quiz 1
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MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 1 Scatter Plot

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• 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
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MAT 540 Week 2 DQ 2 Correlation and Causation

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• 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 2 Quiz 2

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• MAT 540 Week 2 Quiz 2

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MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 1 Actuaries

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• 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
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MAT 540 Week 3 DQ 2 Probability Video Analysis

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• 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 3 Quiz 3

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• MAT 540 Week 3 Quiz 3
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MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 1 Normal or Bell

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• 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.
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MAT 540 Week 4 DQ 2 Standardized Testing

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• 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 4 Quiz 4

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• MAT 540 Week 4 Quiz 4
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MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 1 Repeated Sampling

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• 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.
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MAT 540 Week 5 DQ 2 Confidence Intervals

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• 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 DQ 1 Statistical Concept

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• 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.
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MAT 540 Week 6 Final Paper

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• 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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MAT 540 (Ash) Reading feeds the
Imagination/Uophelpdotcom

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