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MATH141

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Introduction to Statistics

Mathematics Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Academic Department

Mathematics

School

Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Course Description

Designed as a first course for students in business administration, education, social sciences, engineering, and other fields in which data are collected and predictions are made. Covers descriptive measures, the summarizing of data, an introduction to probability, discrete probability distributions, normal probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi square tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and use of nonparametric tests. In addition, utilizes a statistical software package to conduct data analysis and solve applied problems. Requires a graphing calculator, with the TI-84 Plus series recommended. Also requires access to an online homework management system as well as a statistical software package.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

(course with a grade of S, course or course with a C grade or better, a satisfactory score on the Math placement test, OR eligible to take gateway MATH courses at HFC) AND Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC

4

Total Instructor Contact Hours

62

Total Student Contact Hours

62

Course Fee

10

Academic Level

Undergraduate

General Education Category

Mathematics

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category

Category 3: Mathematics - Applied Degrees, Category 3: Mathematics - Transfer Degrees - Statistics Track

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Other Exam

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Other Exam Details

Minimum score of 3, Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics exam