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Inference allows us to use what we’ve discovered about our sample to draw conclusions about our population.

Unit 4A: Introduction to Statistical Inference

Published: Mar 7th, 2014

View Lecture Slides with Transcript – Unit 4A: Introduction to Statistical Inference Video (15:45) This document linked from Unit 4A: Introduction to Statistical Inference

Unit 3A Introduction

Published: Sep 19th, 2013

View Lecture Slides with Transcript – Unit 3A Introduction Video (5:36) This document is linked from Unit 3A: Probability

The Big Picture of Statistics

Published: Jun 12th, 2013

View Lecture Slides with Transcript – The Big Picture of Statistics Video (4:59) This document is linked from The Big Picture.

Wrap-Up (Inference for One Variable)

Published: Mar 19th, 2013

Video: Summary Examples Unit 4A (34:51) We’ve now completed the two main sections about inference for one variable. In these sections we introduced the three forms of inference: Point estimation—estimating an unknown […]

Unit 1: Exploratory Data Analysis

Unit 1: Exploratory Data Analysis

Published: Jul 30th, 2012

The Big Picture Exploratory Data Analysis Important Features of Exploratory Data Analysis Examining Distributions CO-1: Describe the roles biostatistics serves in the discipline of public health. CO-6: Apply basic concepts of […]

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Published: Jul 30th, 2012

CO-1: Describe the roles biostatistics serves in the discipline of public health. Throughout the course, we will add to our understanding of the definitions, concepts, and processes which are introduced here. […]

Little Handbook – Is Statistics Hard?

Published: Jul 30th, 2012

Required Reading: From the online version of Little Handbook of Statistical Practice, this reading contains excellent comments about common reasons why many feel that “statistics is hard.”

Unit 4A: Introduction to Statistical Inference

Unit 4A: Introduction to Statistical Inference

Published: Jul 28th, 2012

Introduction Types of Inference (Point Estimation, Interval Estimation, Hypothesis Testing) Inference for One Variable Outline of the Process Applied Steps (What do Researchers Do?) Theoretical Steps (What do Statisticians Do?) […]

Unit 3A: Probability

Unit 3A: Probability

Published: Jul 28th, 2012

Review of the Big Picture Probability and Inference CO-1: Describe the roles biostatistics serves in the discipline of public health. CO-6: Apply basic concepts of probability, random variation, and commonly used statistical […]