MATH120 - Introduction to Statistics

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

CO-1. Explain the use and misuse of statistical concepts.

CO-2. Compute measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion to summarize data collected from real world scenarios.

CO-3. Solve basic probability problems.

CO-4. Apply probability distributions to real world problems.

CO-5. Employ inferential statistics to analyze sample statistics and relate them to the population.

CO-6. Explain the relationship between variables with simple linear regression techniques.

Quizzes: There will be three graded quizzes during the course. Each will be a 10-16 question with multiple parts online, open-book, open-note exam. You may not consult with any other person while taking the exam. A total of 24% of the final course grade comes from these quizzes. The questions are selected to provide the student with hands on experience in applying the techniques and processes discussed. Students are encouraged to use excel to solve most of the problems.

Final Exam: The final exam will count as 22% of the final grade. It will also be a 14-18 question with multiple parts online, open-book, open-note exam. You may not consult with any other person while taking the exam. The examination will be based on all material covered during the semester. The questions will require computations and application of the material covered during the semester. Students are encouraged to use excel to solve most of the problems.

Please coordinate with the professor for any special arrangements. Unless the professor approves alternate arrangements, students should plan to take the final examination during the last week of the course. You will not need a proctor to take this exam.