Introduction to Statistics

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This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. In addition, this course covers the use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. (Formerly MATH-159)