MATH 242 - Introduction to Statistics

Units: 3

Introduces basic concepts of probability theory such as sample space, discrete, and continuous probability models, counting principles, random variables, conditional probability, discrete probability distributions, normal probability distribution, joint and marginal distributions. Subjects in statistics include types of data, measures of central tendency and variations, visualizing data, tests for normality, sampling distribution, central limit theorem, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, correlation, and regression. May include computer software such as Excel, Minitab, or courseware. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MATH 115 .