Introduction to Statistics

Catalog description

An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics emphasizing procedures commonly used in measurement, evaluation, and research in the social and behavioral sciences, as well as in business, education, and theology. Includes the basic concepts of sampling distributions, probability, statistical inference, t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, correlation, and regression. Use of Microsoft Excel and web-site statistical calculators are integrated throughout the course. (This course is also offered through our concurrent credit program.) Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/RSAT MATH score of 510/ACT MATH score of 20, or two years of high school algebra, or a satisfactory score on a math placement exam. Center for Online and Extended Education students may satisfy this prerequisite by successful completion of MATH 1103 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or its equivalent