Introduction to modern statistics, emphasizing problem solving through statistical decision making. Topics include organization and presentation of data, summary statistics, sampling, probability, distributions, simple estimation, correlation, and hypothesis testing. Emphasis on use of statistics in making decisions.
Students learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Students will develop a level of statistical literacy that enables them to critically assess information encountered in the media and other sources. Student Guide for GC 1454. A calculator with statistical functions. The lead teacher is the general supervisor for the course and is specifically responsible for the course content and materials. Students gain considerable experience with computers by running statistical software to analyze data and by running simulations designed to test out concepts and theorems in statistics.