MATH 2113 - Introduction to Statistics*

3 Credits

Introduces the student to elementary statistical concepts using a basic algebra background. Topics include: organizing and analyzing data, probability, normal distribution, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression-correlation, Chi-Square and ANOVA (basic).

Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra*, or MATH 1213 Math Reasoning*, or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC test standards.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define introductory statistics terms. (GEO 3)
Differentiate between different types of data. (GEO 3)
Make charts based on given data. (GEO 3)
Make graphs based on given data. (GEO 3)
Find measures of central tendency. (GEO 3)
Find measures of variation. (GEO 3)
Determine the probability of certain outcomes. (GEO 3)
Apply discrete probability distributions. (GEO 3)
Use a normal distribution. (GEO 3)
Construct confidence intervals. (GEO 3)
Conduct Hypothesis tests. (GEO 3)
Test differences between means, proportions, and variances. (GEO 3)
Determine the correlation, if one exists, in a data set. (GEO 3)
Conduct chi-square tests. (GEO 3)
Analyze the variance in a data set. (GEO 2, 3)
Use technology to collaborate, solve problems, represent data, and present solutions. (GEO 1, 4)

ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2103

Latest Update Effective: Spring 2022