STAT 100 - Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information

Credits: (3)

This course is intended for majors in non-quantitative fields. Focus will be on the development of an awareness of statistics at the conceptual and interpretative level, in the context of everyday life. Data awareness and quality, sampling, scientific investigation, decision making, and the study of relationships are included. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking through in-class experiments and activities, discussions, analysis of real data sets, written reports, and collaborative learning. Computing activities will be included where appropriate; no previous computing experience required.

Note
Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for any other statistics course.

Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.

UGE course
Yes

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STAT 100 - Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information