STAT 2050 Fundamentals of Statistics

An introductory course to help the student use statistical methods with understanding. Topics include descriptive statistics (organizing and describing data) designs for producing data, and statistical inference (drawing conclusions from data). Statistical software is used, therefore, computer literacy is recommended. The student earning credit in STAT 2050 may not earn credit in STAT 2070. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 1000, or MATH 1400. (4 lect.)

Credits

4 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW

Major Topics

Descriptive statistics
Gathering data
Randomness and probability
Inferential statistics

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Analyze data with descriptive and numerical statistics (such as data visualization techniques, measures of central tendency, and measures of variance).

2. Calculate probabilities for discrete and continuous distributions with an understanding of probability concepts and randomness.

3. Analyze data using regression and correlation techniques.

4. Construct hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for population parameters (include data with normal, t-, and chi-squared distributions).

5. Construct clear, data-driven statistical arguments from results.

6. Utilize software packages and calculators for statistics.

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