Introductory Statistics provides students with an opportunity to acquire a reasonable level of statistical literacy as it applies to a variety of societal issues.
This course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics addressed include descriptive statistics (measures of center, variation, and position, and frequency distributions); basic probability theory (counting techniques, sample spaces, probability laws); probability distributions (normal and binomial); statistical inference, which includes estimation, hypothesis testing (z-test, t-test, and chi-square test), errors, and correlation/regression. Tools such as graphing calculators or computers are an integral part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Instructor Note: The focus will be on mathematical reasoning and solving "real life" problems rather than on routine skills and appreciation.
