MHE512 Topics in Mathematics for Teachers: Statistics and Probability

Statistics and Probability is a study of reasoning under uncertainty using empirical information. This course will emphasize the thinking skills needed for developing an intuitive understanding of statistics and probability with a critical approach to their use. Practitioners will gain a strong sense of the importance of their applications to real world problems. Connections to other subjects in the curriculum will be explored. Knowledge will be developed using experimentation and the generation, investigation, and analysis of data. Prerequisite(s): MHE450 or equivalent or consent of program advisor. 3 semester hours