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1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data1h 14m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically2h 5m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables3h 6m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables2h 11m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean3h 23m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 25m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample3h 29m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples4h 50m
11. Correlation1h 6m
12. Regression1h 50m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 57m
14. ANOVA1h 57m

4. Probability

Basic Concepts of Probability

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4. Probability

Basic Concepts of Probability

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Problem 10.RE.2

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Casino Size and Revenue Use the same paired data from the preceding exercise.
b. What is the best predicted amount of revenue for a casino with a size of 200 thousand square feet? Is it likely that the best predicted amount of revenue will be accurate?

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the paired data provided in the table. The 'Size' column represents the size of casinos in thousand square feet, and the 'Revenue' column represents the corresponding revenue in million dollars. This data will be used to establish a relationship between size and revenue.

Step 2: Use linear regression to model the relationship between size and revenue. Calculate the slope (m) and intercept (b) of the regression line using the formula: m = (Σ(xy) - n(μx)(μy)) / (Σ(x^2) - n(μx^2)) and b = μy - mμx, where x represents size, y represents revenue, μx and μy are the means of x and y, and n is the number of data points.

Step 3: Once the regression equation is established in the form y = mx + b, substitute the given size of 200 thousand square feet into the equation to predict the revenue. This will provide the best predicted amount of revenue for a casino of that size.

Step 4: Evaluate the accuracy of the prediction by calculating the correlation coefficient (r). The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between size and revenue. If |r| is close to 1, the prediction is likely to be accurate; if |r| is closer to 0, the prediction may be less reliable.

Step 5: Consider the context of the data and any potential outliers or variability. If the data points show significant scatter or if the size of 200 thousand square feet is far outside the range of the given data, the prediction may be less accurate due to extrapolation.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Linear Regression

Linear regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In this context, the dependent variable is casino revenue, while the independent variable is casino size. By fitting a linear equation to the data, we can predict revenue based on the size of the casino.

Prediction Interval

A prediction interval provides a range of values within which we expect a future observation to fall, given a certain level of confidence. It accounts for the variability in the data and the uncertainty in the prediction. Understanding prediction intervals is crucial for assessing the accuracy of the predicted revenue for a casino of a specific size.

Correlation

Correlation measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. In this case, it helps to determine how closely the size of a casino is related to its revenue. A strong positive correlation would suggest that larger casinos tend to generate more revenue, which is essential for making accurate predictions.

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