MATH 115Survey of Statistics

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"Focuses on statistical reasoning and the solving of problems using real-world data rather than on computational skills. Strong emphasis is on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results that arise from simulation and technology-based computations using technology such as the required TI83/84 Graphing Calculator with a built-in statistical package, and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Topics include data collection processes (observational studies, experimental design, sampling techniques, bias), descriptive methods using quantitative and qualitative data, bivariate data, correlation, and least­-squares regression, basic probability theory, probability distributions (normal distributions and normal curve, binomial distribution), confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using p-values. This course is designed as a general survey of basic statistical methods. Emphasis is placed on methodology, and applications to biological, social, and management sciences are stressed to underscore the practicality of the material."