CH 4051 - Logic & Scientific Reasoning

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

An introduction to scientific reasoning, including elementary logic, theory testing and decision-making. A practical course designed to help students read and interpret scientific findings, especially reports that appear in popular magazines and newspapers. More specific topics include probability, casual and statistical hypothesis, correlations, causation and sampling techniques. Although the course offers special benefits to students in the sciences and social sciences, no technical background is assumed. Offered periodically.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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