MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

4 Credits.

Develops an understanding of statistical methodology and use of critical judgment in analyzing data sets; covers descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression and correlation, chi-square distribution, and introduction to ANOVA. A statistical computer package, e.g. Minitab, is introduced as a computational tool. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I and II and a satisfactory score on the MATH placement test or satisfactory completion of MATH 73 or MATH 83.