No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Soc. This course is designed to provide an overview of the field statistics. Basic fallacies in common statistical analyses and reasoning are discussed and proper methods indicated. 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.
Evaluation is based upon three hourly in-class examinations and a final examination.
The course format is lecture with some discussion. Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Prior or concurrent enrollment in Math. 215 and CS 183. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 311 or 405.