MTH 160: Basic Statistics

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In this course, students will use elementary statistics to achieve statistical literacy. Emphasis is on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results. Broad topics include descriptive statistics, linear regression, basic probability theory and inferential statistics. Specific topics include describing data sets graphically and numerically, measures of center and spread, bivariate data and least squares regression, correlation, random variables, basic probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. A graphing calculator is required for this course. See the time schedule for current brand and model.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

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Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

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Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 60
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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