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[DIR] Parent Directory        31-Jul-2010 06:07      -  
[   ] Rcode.R                 19-Jun-2009 04:31    26k  
[   ] advertising.csv         08-May-2008 15:01     1k  
[   ] appendicitis.csv        21-May-2008 05:14    19k  
[   ] skill.R                 03-May-2010 09:43    15k  
[   ] tsd.csv                 01-Jun-2008 12:13     1k  
[   ] worked.example.R        28-Jun-2008 05:57     6k  

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There are three data files, all ending in .csv, which can be opened in any text editor or spreadsheet software.  These files are described in the book "Stats 101."

The file Rcode.R contains several functions which implement the OBSERVABLE STATISTICS method described in that book.  Do not modify these functions unless you know what you are doing. This can be opened in any text editor.

The file worked.example.R contains a script to implement the Appendicitis example.  

They key part of modern statistics is to quantify uncertain in OBSERVABLE data and not in making statements about UNOBSERVABLE PARAMETERS.  This requires more work from users in creating scenarios of interest to them.  This too is explained in the book.

Comments and criticisms are welcome.