MATH158 CM - Applied Statistics

An introduction to basic probability theory and the techniques for statistical inference. The course will be developed from problems and data sets provided by business, industry and government. Data sets will be analyzed in terms of standard techniques including data analysis, point and interval estimation, and tests of hypotheses including goodness of fit tests. In accordance with the requirements of the data sets, further techniques will be selected from the general areas of non-parametric statistics, Bayesian statistics, and analysis of variance. Statistical software packages will be used.

Prerequisite: MATH 031 CM or instructor permission

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 1

Course Number: MATH158 CM