Block 100: Mini-Project: Stats Story on a Dataset
Answer a real question using end-to-end statistical analysis.
Concepts
- Question formulation → data selection → EDA → testing → reporting
- Combining descriptive stats, plots, hypothesis tests, and effect sizes
Code Examples
See exercise below.
Exercise
Choose a question: e.g., 'Do weekends have higher restaurant tips?', 'Does class affect Titanic survival odds?'. Perform: EDA (3 plots), hypothesis test with p-value and effect size, confidence interval, written conclusion. Write a 200-word 'findings' section as if presenting to a non-technical stakeholder.
Homework
Reflection: Write your 'statistical analysis checklist' — 8 steps you'll always follow when answering a data question.