MATHEMATICS 125 - Introductory Statistics

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

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Description:

This course provides students with an opportunity to acquire a reasonable level of statistical literacy as it applies to a variety of societal issues. This course emphasizes interpretations and applications of techniques using descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include: frequency distributions, histograms, and measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, and measures of position, probability concepts, the binomial distribution, the normal distribution, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to correlation. The use of technology, e.g., graphing, calculator, computer software, etc., is an integral part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Math 099 with a grade of C or better, or Placement Test, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 50-200 minutes per week. 1-4 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/olive-harvey/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 291-6100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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