MATH 240 - Introduction to Statistics

Types of data, measures of center/spread, z-scores, graphical descriptions of data, the normal distribution, 1- and 2-sample hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for means and proportions, sample size calculations, chi-square tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Use of a statistical software package such as SPSS. Cannot be counted toward any major in the Department of Mathematics.

Prerequisites & Notes: Suitable General Math Placement Test score or MATH 112 or a precalculus course with a C+ or better from an accredited college.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: QSR