The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics including data analysis, correlation and linear regression, probability, probability distributions and assorted hypothesis testing. Particular emphasis will be placed on applications. Computer software will be used to apply the statistical concepts and to analyze and display data. The use of computer software in statistics is included. Construct descriptive analysis and design presentation of univariate and bivariate data.
Problem solve using the theory of probability and probability distributions.
Construct and apply normal probability distributions. Demonstrate curve fitting techniques by using the Least Squares Method. Use computer software to experimentally verify the Central Limit Theorem. Use of computer software to construct histograms, pie charts etc. Use of computer software to calculate various measures of central tendency and dispersion t.