| (3 cr.) This introductory statistics course is intended
primarily for students majoring in mathematics,
especially those who plan to become high school
mathematics teachers or actuaries. Emphasis is on
using statistics to answer questions in the
physical and social sciences. Topics include:
descriptive statistics, probability, point and
interval estimation, hypothesis testing,
correlation and regression, analysis of variance,
chi-square tests, and non-parametric methods.
Students also learn about time series analysis and
forecasting--topics that are important for
actuaries. Students are required to analyze real
data sets using EXCEL, SAS, SPSS or similar
computer programs.
Prerequisite: MA 141; Every Year, Spring |
