5 More about statistical estimation

Outline and Goals of Unit 5

The following schematic outlines the course readings, in-class activities, and assignments for Unit 5.

Unit outline
5.1     🔨   Crazy in love (part 2)
5.2     🔨   Cuddling with dogs
5.3     🔨   Comparing estimates (part 2)
5.4     🔨   Comparing cuddling preferences
5.5     🔨   Statistical estimation in the news


In the readings, course activities, and assignments in Unit 5, you will explore statistical estimation in more depth, including learning about the effect of sample size and population size on our estimates, and the connection between estimation and hypothesis testing.