4 posts with tag Statistics

Intuition vs. mathematical facts

Examine the reliability of tests for detecting infections, using probability trees and Bayes' theorem to highlight the high potential for false positives.

· 8 minutes reading time

The Monty-Hall-Problem

The problem is a brain-teaser, in the form of a probability puzzle. It has sparked endless debate. See the solution with a simulator.

· 6 minutes reading time

Cumulative standard normal distribution

Easy calculation of probabilities using a computed z-table.

· 2 minutes reading time

Statistics challenge and solution

How the central limit theorem of statistics can be useful to solve business problems.

· 3 minutes reading time