MA117

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Elementary Probability and Statistics

Course Subject Code

MA

Course Number

117

Course Long Title

Elementary Probability and Statistics

Status

Active

Division

Natural Sciences

Unit(s)

1

Schedule Type

Block Seminar

Instruction Mode

Traditional

Grade Modes

Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit

Course Attributes

CLFR, CLSA, CPI, CPQ

Course Description

An introduction to the ideas of probability, including counting techniques, random variables and distributions. Elementary parametric statistical tests with examples drawn from the social sciences and life sciences. Not recommended for mathematics majors. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement.