2/7/2011

Introduction to Probability

• Relative frequency interpretation

Simulation with Minitab

• Calc > Random Data
• Calc > Make Patterned Data
• Calc > Calculator
• Graph > Scatterplot

Chapter 5

Case Study 5-1 What is Barry Bonds's Home Run Probability?

• Open p:\data\math\hartlaub\sportsstats\albert\case_5_1.mtw
• Law of large numbers

Reading Assignment - Please complete your reading of Chapter 5 for class on Friday.