LibGuides: MTH-2010 v2: Week 3 Resources

Week 3 Resources

The Secret to Making Better Decisions
Films Media Group. (2017). The secret to making better decisions [Video]. Films on Demand.
Watch the first 6 minutes of this video. This will provide an application of probability using a real-life example! This is a great video to get you started on the topic of probability.
Statistical Thinking for the 21st Century
Poldrack, R. A. (2018). Chapter 6: Probability. In Statistical thinking for the 21st century (pp. 99-122). Open Educational Resources Collection.
Read Chapter 6. This book chapter introduces probability from a broad perspective to help with understanding the topic and then discusses the topic from a statistical standpoint. This chapter should be read before the others.

OpenIntro Statistics
Diez, Çetinkaya-Rundel, M., & Barr, C. D. (2019). Chapter 3: Probability. OpenIntro Statistics (pp. 79-130). OpenIntro.
Read Chapter 3. This chapter covers probability aligns closely with your weekly assignment. Read the chapter from start to finish while practicing the example questions to help with your weekly assignment!

Probability Introduction
Diez, Çetinkaya-Rundel, M., & Barr, C. D. (2019). Probability introduction [Video].
This is a 20-minute supplemental video for the OpenIntro Statistics textbook. This video provides examples of someone working through probability questions. This will be a great addition to help you understand more about probability.
Math in Society
Lippman, D. (2017). Probability. Math in Society (pp. 279-310). Open Textbook Store.
Read the chapter. This reading will provide a more detailed overview of probability by providing numerous examples. Reading through these examples will refine your probability skills even further!