To receive credit, all work must be shown. Copying the answer from the back of the book is plagiarism and will be dealt with accordingly. Late assignments will be accepted if turned in before the next class, with a penalty of one point. This course will contribute in different ways to your overall liberal arts education. Skills Outcomes 1.
Statistics is a very logical discipline.
Students identify problems and look at alternative solutions to these problems. Students reason from hypotheses to logical conclusions, utilizing appropriate statistical techniques in the process. This requires developing analytical skills and using these skills as the basis for interpreting data and making judgments. Many of the homework problems will focus in this area. Students are required to speak articulately when communicating their findings and listen effectively during class discussions.