Statistical Studies 2/4/2016

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Sam is not here, so be nice to your sub. Record your Feltron data and work on the seven Statistical Studies exercises on Khan Academy.

If you finish, please don't become a disturbance. It would be rude, and people would judge you.

You can: do work for another class, or work on review on Khan Academy. If you want more statistics, read this amazing book, Statistics Done Wrong.

Of course, you may not finish in class, in which case just finish it for homework. Or rather, spend an hour at home, and if you don't finish, let me know. Also, if you are struggling, you can email me questions, but be specific.

Please do work. Please don't distract your classmates. If you're done, offer help; if you're having trouble, ask for help!

Comments

Quantum Dranger said…

Sam, Kahn Academy is not working for Statistical Studies as many questions are confusingly worded and getting one wrong sets you back to the beginning. I am very frustrated with this and it is hard to continue with such cruel crushing practices.

February 7, 2016 at 6:40 PM

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