STAT 263: Introduction to Statistics

Course Description

This algebra-based introduction to statistics is designed to provide students from various majors with a foundational understanding of statistical concepts and techniques. The course uses practical application of statistical methods to real-world scenarios across different disciplines. Key topics include data visualization, descriptive statistics, sampling, elementary probability, statistical inference, and simple linear regression. This course uses technology, such as statistical software, to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions. Students will develop the skills to critically evaluate data-driven studies, make informed decisions, and apply statistical methods in their academic, professional, and everyday life. This course does not count for the Statistics minor nor the Statistics major. Students who have already taken Calculus I should not take this course, instead they should takeSTAT 301orSTAT 325, both of which use R and count for the Statistics minor and major. (F, W, S).