STAT 100 - Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information

Credits: 3

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.

Intended for majors in non-quantitative fields.

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

Repeat for Credit
N

Typically Offered
Fall, Spring

K-State Core
3 Math and Statistics

K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning

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