MATH 126 - Introduction to Statistics

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Basic methods of data analysis. Emphasis on the use of logical reasoning in ana-lyzing statistical data. Students are taught how to clearly communicate statistical results. Topics include displaying data graphically; measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion/variability; general laws of probability; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis test-ing; two way tables; and use of statistical software. Prerequisite skill in arithmetic and Algebra II is required. Closed to Mathematics majors as well as stu-dents who have taken or who are currently taking MATH 124, MATH 128, ECON 221, PSYC 220, or SOCS 261. Offered spring semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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