Keyword: statistics: general

Found 441 papers in total
The importance of context in task selection
The importance of context in task selection
2017,
Context is at the core of any statistical investigation, yet many statistics tasks...
The storm of the century! Promoting student enthusiasm for applied statistics
The storm of the century! Promoting student enthusiasm for applied statistics
2017,
This article describes a hands‐on activity that has been used with students...
Statistical models for DNA copy number variation detection using read-depth data from next generation sequencing experiments
Statistical models for DNA copy number variation detection using read-depth data from next generation sequencing experiments
2016,
In this ‘Big Data’ era, statisticians inevitably encounter data generated...
Batch Sample Design from Databases for Logistic Regression
Batch Sample Design from Databases for Logistic Regression
2017,
The prevalence of large observational databases offers potential for identifying...
A Novel Approach to Simultaneous Robust Design of Product Parameters and Tolerances Using Quality Loss and Multivariate ANOVA Concepts
A Novel Approach to Simultaneous Robust Design of Product Parameters and Tolerances Using Quality Loss and Multivariate ANOVA Concepts
2017,
Design and development of high quality products are of utmost importance to any...
A Bivariate Semiparametric Control Chart Based on Order Statistics
A Bivariate Semiparametric Control Chart Based on Order Statistics
2017,
In this article, a new bivariate semiparametric Shewhart‐type control chart is...
Cusums for tracking arbitrary functionals
Cusums for tracking arbitrary functionals
2016,
Cusum charts are widely used for detecting deviations of a process about a target...
An application of the generalized Poisson difference distribution to the Bayesian modelling of football scores
An application of the generalized Poisson difference distribution to the Bayesian modelling of football scores
2016,
The analysis of sports data, in particular football match outcomes, has always...
Minimum Scoring Rule Inference
Minimum Scoring Rule Inference
2016,
Proper scoring rules are devices for encouraging honest assessment of probability...
Automatic Detection of Words Associations in Texts Based on Joint Distribution of Words Occurrences
Automatic Detection of Words Associations in Texts Based on Joint Distribution of Words Occurrences
2016,
In this article, we propose a novel approach for measuring word association based on...
Six Billion Characters in Search of an Author
Six Billion Characters in Search of an Author
2000,
An introduction to searching the Internet isfollowed by some examples relating to...
Pictograms in Excel
Pictograms in Excel
2000,
This article describes how pictograms can beconstructed using Microsoft Excel.
Bar and Pie Charts: Ideas for the Classroom
Bar and Pie Charts: Ideas for the Classroom
2000,
This article gives some ideas for the creation ofbar charts and pie charts, focusing...
When mathematics and statistics collide in assessment tasks
When mathematics and statistics collide in assessment tasks
2016,
Because the disciplines of mathematics and statistics are naturally intertwined,...
Practicing statistics by creating exercises for fellow students
Practicing statistics by creating exercises for fellow students
2016,
This article outlines the execution of a workshop in which students were encouraged to...
Using pig die and simulation to explore probability and expected values
Using pig die and simulation to explore probability and expected values
2016,
We present a variant of the Game of Pig to introduce the concepts of probability,...
An activity for learning to find percentiles
An activity for learning to find percentiles
2016,
This classroom activity is designed to help students practice calculating percentiles....
Teaching the assessment of normality using large easily-generated real data sets
Teaching the assessment of normality using large easily-generated real data sets
2016,
A classroom activity is presented, which can be used in teaching students statistics...
Crime scenes and mystery players! Using driving questions to support the development of statistical literacy
Crime scenes and mystery players! Using driving questions to support the development of statistical literacy
2016,
We argue that the development of statistical literacy is greatly supported by engaging...
Using context variety and students' discussions in recognizing statistical situations
Using context variety and students' discussions in recognizing statistical situations
2016,
We present a proposal for helping students to cope with statistical word problems...
Understanding summary statistics and graphical techniques to compare Michael Jordan versus LeBron James
Understanding summary statistics and graphical techniques to compare Michael Jordan versus LeBron James
2016,
Understanding summary statistics and graphical techniques are building blocks to...
Two-dice horse race
Two-dice horse race
2016,
We analyse the ‘two‐dice horse race’ task often used in lower...
Do you catch undersized fish? Let's Go fishing to learn some important concepts in multiple testing
Do you catch undersized fish? Let's Go fishing to learn some important concepts in multiple testing
2016,
In the era of Big Data, because of diminishing cost of data collection and storage, a...
A first assignment to create student buy-in in an introductory business statistics course
A first assignment to create student buy-in in an introductory business statistics course
2016,
This paper presents a sample assignment to be administered after the first two weeks...
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