Statistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

MATH106C - Statistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning Recognizing that data and variability impact our daily decisions, Statistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning focuseson developing statistical literacy through an investigative process of problem-solving and decision-making. Students participate in thestatistical process by formulating questions, analyzing data, and interpreting results, learning to become critical consumers ofstatistical information. The course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include statistical distributions, linear regression and correlation, surveys and experiments, sampling distributions, probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. A variety of statistical tools and software are used to explore concepts and deepen students’ conceptual understanding of the topics. Prerequisite: High school Algebra II with a grade of "C" or higher (or equivalent) or MATH 092 with a grade of "C" or higher or by recommendation of the Math/Physics Department.