This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of statistics. Basic fallacies in common statistical analyses and reasoning are discussed. Alternative approaches to statistical inference are also discussed. The course emphasis is on presenting basic underlying concepts rather than on covering a wide variety of different methodologies. The course format is lecture, with a weekly one-hour laboratory.
Evaluation is based on three evening midterms and a final examination.
Section 002 - Muirhead. The Art of Scientific Investigation. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the learning process in a non-deterministic environment. An appreciation for measurement, bias and variation is essential to formulate questions and learn about things. Underlying this course is the Edwards Deming philosophy.