This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines.
IMPORTANT: This section of STAT C1000 is linked to STAT 80S, a support course that offers additional support and an assigned tutor. Both sections (CRNs 73870 and 73877) MUST be added together. This class requires in-person meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 11:10am - 1:25pm on the Ocean Campus. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of and is 17.5 weeks. Students can send email to the instructor if they have questions before the semester begins.