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STAT 0116

Intro to Statistical Science

Introduction to Statistical Science (formerly MATH 0116)
A practical introduction to statistical methods and the examination of data sets. Computer software will play a central role in analyzing a variety of real data sets from the natural and social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, elementary distributions for data, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, correlation, regression, contingency tables, and analysis of variance. The course has no formal mathematics prerequisite, and is especially suited to students in the physical, social, environmental, and life sciences who seek an applied orientation to data analysis. (Credit is not given for MATH 0116 if the student has taken ECON 0111 (formerly ECON 0210) or PSYC 0201 previously or concurrently.) 3 hrs. lect./1 hr. computer lab.
Subject:
Statistics
Department:
Mathematics & Statistics
Division:
Natural Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
DED
Equivalent Courses:
MATH 0201
STAT 0201
ECON 0210
BIOL 0211
MATH 0116

Sections in Fall 2012