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MATH058 PO - Introduction to Statistics with lab (CP)

When Offered: Each semester.
Instructor(s): G. Chandler; J. Hardin
Credit: 1

An introduction to the methodology and tools vital to the researcher in both the sciences and social sciences. Introduction to probability; binomial, normal, t and Chi-squared distributions; testing hypotheses; confidence intervals; analysis of variance; and regression and correlation analysis. Concepts will be applied to current data using statistical computer software. Prerequisite: MATH 029 PO  or MATH 030 PO  or MATH 031 PO  or MATH 032 PO  or MATH 060 PO . Not recommended for students who have taken AP statistics. Topic for Spring 2018: examples from social justice literature will help explain the statistics.  This will be a community partnership class, where final group projects will be conducted in collaboration with local organizations.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 5; Analyzing Difference



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