probability and probability distribution
M3 Homework – Probability and Probability Distributions
Name:____________________________
This week’s homework will cover the following topics:
Probability & Probability Rules
Introduction of Risk, Proportions, Rates
Normal Distribution
T Distribution
Binomial Distribution
Chi-Square Distribution
Poisson Distribution
F Distribution
Directions:In the space provided below, complete the following problems from Gerstman textbook: Use two decimal places unless otherwise stated.
Chapter Review Exercises
Chapter 5 on pages 129-130 (5.1 through 5.18)
Chapter 6 on pages 144-145 (6.1 through 6.18)
Chapter 7on pages 171-172 (7.1 through 7.24)
Chapter 5 Review Questions
Chapter 6 Review Questions
Chapter 7 Review Questions
Guidelines
- Chapters 5, 6, and 7 in the Basic Biostatistics textbook [28, 14, 28 pages]
- Chapter 5 in The Cartoon Guide to Statistics textbook [16 pages]
Competencies:
4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.
5. Select methods to evaluate public health programs.
Learning Objectives:
1. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.
2. Calculate answers to biostatistics problems, including probabilities.
3. Describe the basic concepts of probability, random variation, and commonly used statistical probability distributions.