In the URI School of Business, we teach the foundations of descriptive statistics in BAC 201.
Statistical inference starts with hypothesis testing.
Obviously, the material that was covered during the first semester is a prerequisite for this semester. The presentation of the material assumes that students are knowledgeable with the material in the first eight chapters. Since this material is required for this class, any student not thoroughly familiar with the material should review these chapters. The class is taught using various combinations of teaching techniques. The professor asks questions pertaining to the subject, the student will give responses and an examination of the responses will follow.