Week 1: The Nature and Probability of Statistics

There are two parts to this discussion, and you must complete both in order to earn full credit.

Part 1: Introduce yourself to the class. Tell us about yourselfyou may want to share where you work or plan to work after completing your program, about your family, and any hobbies or special interests. Also tell us about the last math class that you took and why you are taking this particular course. What do you hope to gain from obtaining your degree? How will your attitude affect your success in this class?

Please sign ALL your Discussion posts with the name that you like to be called – it makes it so much easier for the rest of us to address you by your preferred name when we respond.

Part 2: The best way to learn statistics is to do statistics. At one point, most of us have needed to purchase a vehicle. At the very least, it’s fun to look at them! Go to the or any other vehicle website and choose 10 different vehicles. These can be ones you would consider buying or even your total dream car. Record the following information in a blank Excel file.

Save your Excel, for future discussions, and then upload the Excel as an attachment in your intro. discussion for review.

Explain the type(s) of vehicles you chose and provide a brief rationale for your choice. For each column category, state whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Last, add a new column with a variable of your choice and state whether it is qualitative or quantitative. You might consider engine size, number of cylinders, vehicle weight, or drive type.

Once you have posted your initial discussion, you must reply to at least two other learner’s post. Each post must be a different topic. So, you will have your initial post from one topic, your first follow-up post from a different topic, and your second follow-up post from one of the other topics. Of course, you are more than welcome to respond to more than two learners.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words. You must also respond to at least 2 other students outside your initial thread. Responses should be a minimum of 50 words and may include direct questions. Ideas for peer posts: welcome your classmates, comment on the vehicles they chose for their sample, compare the extra variable that you both chose.