Introduction to Statistics

Introduction to Statistics
Fundamental ideas and applications of statistics.
STAT
105
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesMATH 97 or equivalent.
 TaughtSpring
 ProgramsContaining STAT 105
Course Outcomes

The Value of Statistics

Understand and appreciate the value of statistics as a discipline and its relevance for general education

Observational Studies and Simple Experiments

Evaluate the validity of research findings from observational studies and simple experiments by asking appropriate questions regarding data collection and analysis

Graphical Methods and Numerical Summaries

Analyze data using appropriate graphical methods and numerical summaries

Observational Studies and Experiments

Distinguish between observational studies and experiments in terms of how data is collected and what appropriate conclusions to make

Potential Associations

Determine potential associations between two categorical and between two quantitative variables

Estimation and Hypothesis Tests

Interpret and communicate the outcomes of estimation and hypothesis tests in the context of a problem