MATH 114 - Statistical Methods for the Biological Sciences

Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4 NS, QP-F

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. Biological and medical examples are emphasized. Statistical software is introduced, but no prior computer experience is assumed. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 32.
Instructor: P. Cao
Prerequisites & Notes

Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the Statistics Readiness Exam.

Note: The statistical content of this course is largely the same as MATH 113; the applications are different.

Students may not receive credit for more than one of MATH 080, MATH 100, MATH 113, and MATH 114.