STA 104 - (was MTH-104) Introduction to Statistics

Course Units: 1

(Winter) This course is intended to provide the conceptual foundations, and also analytical skills, for students to be able to quantify uncertainty, and further, to make rational decisions in the face of uncertainty. It addresses collection of high-quality data, basic statistical analysis of such data, including use of computer software, and drawing actionable conclusions from analyses. These conclusions include understanding the limitations of statistical analyses. The integration of subject matter knowledge with data analysis within the sequential cycle of scientific inquiry will be emphasized. This course is also intended to prepare students for more advanced statistics courses, such as those in experimental design or regression analysis. Common Curriculum CC: QMR Note: Not open to students who have passed STA 064 , STA-264, MER-301, ECO-243, or PSY-200.