Statistics
Zainal Koemadji
Welcome
• Expectation
• Worries
• What to be expected
How to be successful in this course
• Reading with purpose
• State-Formulate-Solve-Conclude
• Doing statistical problems
• Persistence
• Required math skills
Introduction to Statistics
• Why do you have to take Statistics?
• Statistical Thinking
• Data beat anecdotes
• Always look at the data
• Beware the lurking variable
• Where the data come from is important
• Variation is everywhere
• Conclusions are not certain
Some tips
• Do not rely only on presentation files and modules on Canvas
• Have access to the textbooks
• Always include interpretation in your works, that can distinguish you from the other
• Make the interpretation contextual
• Beware of the time limit on Canvas
• Always read the Introduction/Welcome page of each Unit
• Contact me should you need any help
Installing the Data Analysis on Excel
• Windows: File > Options > Add-ins
• Manage: Excel Add-ins > Go
• Select Analysis ToolPak > Ok
• Mac: Tools > Excel Add-ins
• Select Analysis ToolPak > Ok
• The Data Analysis menu will be available under Data tab
What to do next?
• Complete the survey
• Read the Fundamental Concepts page
• Do the assignment (rubric is available)
• Quiz on Thursday (2-2:20pm)