Elementary Statistics

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the ideas and concepts that are basic to modern statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Students will be exposed to applications from a variety of fields. Prerequisite: MAT 103, MAT 109, MAT 112, or MAT 201 with a “C” or better. MAT 201A Calculus IA (3qh) This course is the first half of Calculus I and will involve the study of limits, continuity, and the derivative. Credit may only be received for either MAT 201A or MAT 201. The combination of MAT 201A and MAT 201B is equivalent to MAT 201 for degree purposes or to satisfy prerequisite requirements. Prerequisite: MAT 112 with a “C” or better, or by placement. MAT 201B Calculus IB (3qh) This course is the second half of Calculus I and will involve the study of antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of the derivative. Credit may only be received for either MAT 201B or MAT 201. The combination of MAT 201A and MAT 201B is equivalent to MAT 201 for degree purposes or to satisfy prerequisite requirements. Prerequisite: MAT 201A with a “C” or better.