MAT 143 - Intro To Statistics

Institution:

North Shore Community College

Subject:

MATHEMATICS

Description:

Introduction to Statistics Pre:MAT092, 094, 131w/C or better, or place exam & comm prof Co: This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and the basic laws of probability as used in business, social science, or education. Topics examined are: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, normal distributions, confidence intervals, sampling, introduction to hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Other topics such as chi-square distribution and F-distribution will be covered as time permits. The course emphasizes the practical understanding and use of concepts and procedures essential to statistical analysis (statistical software may be used at the instructor's discretion for solving applied problems). Fulfills open, liberal arts and mathematics electives.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northshore.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 762-4000 ext 4350

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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