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Mathematics
MA-S3 - Random variables
Statistical Analysis

Statistical analysis

A set of 18 YouTube videos presented by Eddie Woo on statistical analysis

To access the video click on the video title links below.

Introduction to Continuous Random Variables

Video introducing the concept of Continuous Random Variables:

Introduction to Continuous Random Variables (1 of 1)

Working with Probability Density Functions (1-7)

7 videos demonstrating key skills and concepts with Probability Density Functions:

Working with Probability Density Functions (1 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (2 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (3 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (4 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (5 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (6 of 7)

Working with Probability Density Functions (7 of 7)

Centre of a Probability Density Distribution (1-3)

3 videos determining the measures of central tendency – the mode, median and mean:

Centre of a Probability Density Distribution (1 of 3)

Centre of a Probability Density Distribution (2 of 3)

Centre of a Probability Density Distribution (3 of 3)

Using technology to find the median

Video showing how to find the median with technology:

Using technology to find the median (1 of 1)

Finding and using the cumulative distribution function

Video showing how to determine the cumulative distribution function:

Finding and using the cumulative distribution function (1 of 1)

The normal distribution (1-6)

Video introducing the normal distribution:

The normal distribution (1 of 6)

Video showing how to use the empirical rule to answer questions:

The normal distribution (2 of 6)

Video introducing the probability density function for the normal distribution:

The normal distribution (3 of 6)

Video showing how to approximate the area under the normal curve using the trapezoidal rule:

The normal distribution (4 of 6)

Video showing how to integrate the normal distribution probability density function with technology:

The normal distribution (5 of 6)

Video showing how to determine probabilities using statistical tables:

The normal distribution (6 of 6)

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