SKQ 101 - Quantitative Reasoning

Institution:

Carlow University

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Description:

This course is designed to study the fundamental skills required to understand quantitative information in personal, societal, and career contexts and to use this information to effectively form conclusions, judgments, or inferences. These skills include the ability to consume quantitative information presented in many formats as well as the ability to articulate arguments using quantitative evidence to a variety of audiences. Topics include: critical thinking, number sense, statistical interpretation, basic probability, graphical representation, and analysis of data. Students will have the opportunity to consider the ethical issues surrounding the use of data as engaged citizens of the world. It is recommended that this course be completed during the first year of study

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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