STAT 311 - Finding and Evaluating Statistical Data

Institution:

Philadelphia University

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Description:

A Continuing and Professional Studies Core course in data gathering and analysis, focusing on the use of demographic and economic data that inform organizational decision making. Students will learn basic descriptive statistical measures and probability theory and develop an understanding of the basis for statistical decision-making techniques. A variety of resources for gathering data related to demographics, socioeconomic and sociogeographic trends, economics data, and trends in business and industry will be presented. Students will also review and apply a variety of descriptive and/or inferential statistics to make meaning of these data. Students will learn to manipulate data using statistical software.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.philau.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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