STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I

A first course in statistics focusing on the interpretation and communication of statistical concepts. Introduces exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distributions, point and interval estimates, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and elements of probability and correlation. Technology will be used when appropriate.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MTH 095 or MTH 105Z or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

General Education Requirements

AAOT Science/Math Non Lab, AAS Math/Computation, AGS Math/Science, AAOT Math

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Critically read, interpret, report, and communicate the results of a statistical study along with evaluating assumptions, potential for bias, scope, and limitations of statistical inference. Produce and interpret summaries of numerical and categorical data as well as appropriate graphical and/or tabular representations. Use the distribution of sample statistics to quantify uncertainty and apply the basic concepts of probability into statistical arguments. Identify, conduct, and interpret appropriate parametric hypothesis tests. Assess relationships in quantitative bivariate data.