LAM106 Basic Statistics

This course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics for liberal arts, psychology, and human service students. Students learn how to think about statistical issues, analyze data, and use basic statistical methods with understanding while de-emphasizing mathematical computation. Topics include: experimental design, data distributions, graphing techniques, measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal curve, correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing. A statistical calculator will be required for this course. This course counts in the Quantative Reasoning area of general education. This course cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors, minors, or concentrations in mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Placement or LAM100B Basic Algebra. Students cannot receive credit for both LAM109 Statistical Literacy and LAM106 Basic Statistics or both LAM109 Statistical Literacy and LAM216 Statistical Methods. 5 quarter hours

Distribution

GenEd-Quantitative Reasoning