Statistical Literacy

Catalog description

This course aims to introduce non-STEM majors to the critical thinking skills they need to understand statistical topics that they may encounter in the popular media or their future careers. Students will learn to critically evaluate the statistical information they encounter during everyday life, with a focus on becoming intelligent consumers, rather than producers, of data. Emphasis will be placed on discussing and analyzing case studies drawn from a variety of professional disciplines as well as the popular press. Note: many majors require a different introductory statistics course; students should check their major requirements before signing up for this course.