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Course Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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STAT 113 - Introduction to Statistics


Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS, QFR

A standard introduction to statistics for students with a good background in mathematics. Topics covered include exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, and statistical inference. A broad spectrum of examples is employed. Statistical software is introduced, but no prior computer experience is assumed.

Enrollment Limit: 28
Instructor: R. Bosch, K. Woods, J. Witmer

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: Contact the instructor for consent. They will send you a link to a self-diagnostic exam to check your comfort level with algebra and numerical manipulation. If you scored a 3 or higher on the AP Statistics exam, or if you are reasonably comfortable with introductory statistics, you should instead take STAT 205. Note: The statistical content of this course is largely the same as STAT 114; the applications are different. Students may not receive credit for more than one of STAT 113 or STAT 114.
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Archeological Studies, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geology, Neuroscience, Sociology



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