MATH 263 - Introduction to Statistics

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

An introduction to statistics, sampling theory, and statistical decision making from a solid mathematical basis for non-mathematics majors. Topics treated include discrete and continuous distributions, moments, hypothesis testing, correlation and multiple correlation, regression (linear, non-linear,multivariate),ANOVA, multi-variate analysis with cluster analysis and principle components, contingency tables with tests for independence, sampling theory, and rudimentary non-parametric statistics. Students will use selected software packages for data processing and anyalysis. Prerequisite: MATH 221 or MATH 231.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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