Lesson 1: Stemplots and Histograms

August 23, 2017

Review:

  • Intro to Statistics
  • Syllabus
  • Slack
  • Textbook
  • Attendance
    • Student height

Presentation:

  • Data Distributions
    • The “shape” of the data
    • Distribution of Exam Scores
    • Types of distributions
      • Skewed, bi-modal, u-shaped, uniform, etc
    • Make a picture: Data Visualization is the future
      • “patterns” and “participation”
  • Unit 2: Stemplots
    • Video
    • Student height data on the board
    • Demonstrate stem and leaf plot construction
  • Unit 3: Histograms
    • Video
    • Student height data on the board
    • Demonstrate histogram construction

Assignment:

Study:

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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