MAT143 Introduction to Statistics
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and the basic laws of probability as used in business, social science, or education. Topics examined are: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, normal distributions, confidence intervals, sampling, introduction to hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Other topics such as chi-square distribution and F-distribution will be covered as time permits. The course emphasizes the practical understanding and use of concepts and procedures essential to statistical analysis (statistical software may be used at the instructor's discretion for solving applied problems). Fulfills open, liberal arts and mathematics electives.
Prerequisite
Pre:Communications and Mathematics Proficiency and CEAR 54 or above, or SATM 510 or above, or Math Module 8 or above, or MAT 110 with C or better.
Electives
- DTC - Nutritional Sci Directed Elect
- LA - Liberal Arts Elective
- MATH - Mathematics Elective
- MTM - Mass Transfer Mathematics
- NDIR - Nurse Ed Directed Elective
- OPEN - Open Elective