📂 STATYPUS ACADEMY
The Repository of Modular Learning
THE STATYPUS WAY
"Deliberate interaction between human intuition and logical architecture."
[ READ THE MANIFESTO ]THE LOGIC OF THE BLOCK
Instructor Note: Each single "block" is calibrated for approximately 25 minutes of active, in-class technical work.
In a world of automated solutions and high-level wrappers, we believe in the mastery of components. Learning isn't about mastering a final product; it's about mastering the individual pieces of the "language" so you can build anything from the ground up.
Each module below is labeled by its weight. A single block represents a specific concept, while multi-block units integrate several foundational ideas into a unified analysis. We utilize three primary tools:
- Given R Code: Curated scripts showing the "under-the-hood" mechanics. These are your blueprints.
- Textbook References Prompts to find answers within the Statypus textbook. We help students find the answer themselves.
- Artificial Intelligence: A collaborative partner to debug, explain, or help translate your logic into code.
Grab a block and start building!
Chapter 1: The Engine and The Cockpit
Sections 1.1 and 1.2
Ground Support & First Flight
1 BLOCK
- IntroToR.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 1.3
Data Foundations & Exploration
1 BLOCK
- LookingAtData.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 1.4
Functional Grammar (Verbs & Nouns)
1 BLOCK
- FunctionalGrammar.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 1.5
Diagnostics & Getting Help
1 BLOCK
- HelpMePlease.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Wrap-Up
The Final Artifact
1 BLOCK
- FinalSubmission.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 2: The Foundation and the Map
Sections 2.1 and 2.2
Basic Definitions
1 BLOCK
- BasicDefinitions.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 2.3
Types of Research
1 BLOCK
- TypesOfResearch.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 2.4
Bias Awareness
1 BLOCK
- BiasAwareness.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 2.5
Sampling Theory
1 BLOCK
- SamplingTheory.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 2 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C2EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 3: The Art of the Histogram
Section 3.1
Qualitative Platys
1 BLOCK
- QualitativePlatys.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 3.2
Platy Comparison
1 BLOCK
- PlatyComparison.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 3.3
Platy Numbers
1 BLOCK
- PlatyNumbers.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 3.4
Skewed Data
1 BLOCK
- SkewedData.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 3 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C3EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 4: Describing Variation
Section 4.1: Measures of Central Location
Average Platypuses
1 BLOCK
- AveragePlatys.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 4.2: Measures of Variability
The Universal Ruler
3 BLOCKS
- PlatypusVariation.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 4.3: Visualizing the Resistants
The Spice of Life
1 BLOCK
- SpiceOfLife.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- SpiceOfLife.r R SCRIPT
Sections 4.4 -- 4.5: Standardized Rulers & Resistance
ReZistance Lab
1 BLOCK
- ReZistance.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 4 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C4EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 5: Bivariate Data
Sections 5.1: Scatterplots and Associations
The Second Dimension
1 BLOCK
- TheSecondDimension.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 5.3: Correlation Coefficient
Correlation (r)
1 BLOCK
- Correlation.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 5.4: The Regression Line
The Prediction Machine
1 BLOCK
- SmallestSquares.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 5.5: Extrapolation
The Prediction Perimeter
1 BLOCK
- ThinkingOutsideTheBox.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 5.6: The Coefficient of Determination
The Strength Upgrade
1 BLOCK
- RegressionStrength.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 5 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C5EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 6: From Proportions to Probabilities
Sections 6.1 -- 6.2: Foundations
Proportions and Probabilities
2 BLOCKS
- ProbsAndProps.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 6.3: The Law of Large Numbers
Simulations and LLN
1 BLOCK
- SimulationsAndLLN.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- SimulationsAndLLN.r R SCRIPT
Sections 6.4 -- 6.5: Continuous Distributions
Continuous Realities
1 BLOCK
- ContinuousRealities.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 6 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C6EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 9: The Normal Distribution
Exam Prep
Chapter 9 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C9EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter Project: Clocktower Analysis
4 BLOCKS
- ClocktowerCensus.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 10: Sampling Distributions
Section 10.1: Simulation & Logic
Mean Variation & CLT
1 BLOCK
- PaperWater.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
The Water Audit
1 BLOCK
- DigitalWater.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- DigitalWater.r R SCRIPT
Exam Prep
Chapter 10 Exam Prep A
1 BLOCK
- C10AEP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 10.2: The t-distribution & Hypothesis Testing
Reality Check: From P to Mu
1 BLOCK
- RealityCheck.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Modifying the Under-the-Hood Curve
1 BLOCK
- SafetyNet.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- visualizingt.r R SCRIPT
Calculating the Evidence
1 BLOCK
- tScoreUpgrade.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 10.3: Confidence Intervals
The Precision Metric
1 BLOCK
- PrecisionMetric.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
The Scout's Warning (Prediction Intervals)
1 BLOCK
- ScoutsWarning.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
The Scout's Calibration
1 BLOCK
- ScoutsCalibration.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 10 Exam Prep B
1 BLOCK
- C10BEP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 10.4: Two-Sample Inference
The Logic of the Gap
1 BLOCK
- DifferenceLogic.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- DifferenceLogic.r R SCRIPT
The Universal Translator
1 BLOCK
- TwoSampleHero.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
- TwoSampleHero.r R SCRIPT
Exam Prep
Chapter 10 Exam Prep C
1 BLOCK
- C10CEP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Chapter 12: Inference for Regression
Foundational Review
1 BLOCK
- RegressionReview.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 12.1: Inference for Correlation
The Notation Audit (r vs. rho)
1 BLOCK
- rhoConfInt.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
From Shuffles to Shortcuts
1 BLOCK
- AreTheyRelated.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Section 12.2: The Prediction Perimeter
The Confidence Ripple (Estimating the Mean)
1 BLOCK
- ConfidenceRipple.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
The Hourglass Effect (Individual Prediction)
1 BLOCK
- ConfidentPredictions.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)
Exam Prep
Chapter 12 Exam Prep
1 BLOCK
- C12EP.pdf HANDOUT (PDF)