MATH 175 - Elementary Statistics

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MATH

Description:

Data analysis and charts, rules of probability, conditional probability, distributions, random variables, sampling, confidence interval estimates, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation. Students enrolling in this course should have a background in college preparatory algebra, including high school Algebra I and Algebra II or equivalent. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Define statistical terms and concepts. (2) Create and analyze frequency distributions with emphasis on the attributes of central tendency and spread. (3) Represent and interrelate statistical information numerically, symbolically, and visually using appropriate technology. (4) Apply the fundamental rules of probability including the use of counting techniques. (5) Construct and analyze probability distributions. (6) Apply mathematical and statistical models such as formulas or functions. (7) Compute confidence intervals and test hypotheses and draw appropriate conclusions. (8) Analyze statistical correlation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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