STAT 2521 - Data Analysis and Statistical Computing

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course presents practical applications of statistical methods using software. The emphasis is on giving students experience in solving real life problems using appropriate statistical methods. Statistical techniques studied include organization and presentation of data, statistical testing, multiple regression, Chi-Square tests and logistic regression. Case studies and projects, with applications, are used to show the application of statistical methods to business problems. Through this course students should be able to select, utilize and apply quantitative statistical methods to real life problems, and get familiar with data analysis using statistical software. The main statistical software we use is SPSS. Students will also be exposed to other packages, such as Excel and R.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

STAT 2103 or 2903 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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