STAT 161
Introductory Statistics for Social Science
Fall 2021
(also offered Spring 2022)
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
This is not the current course catalog
Class Details
This course will cover the basics of modern statistical analysis with a view toward applications in the social sciences. Topics include exploratory data analysis, linear regression, basic statistical inference, and elements of probability theory. The course focuses on the application of statistical tools to solve problems, to make decisions, and the use of statistical thinking to understand the world.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: 40
Expected: 40
Class#: 1333
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 40
Expected: 40
Class#: 1333
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
students complete homework, quizzes, exams (including take-home exams), and a project. Students will need to get familiar with the statistical software STATA.
Prerequisites:
MATH 130 (or equivalent); not open to students who have completed STAT 101 or equivalent
Enrollment Preferences:
Economics majors, sophomores
Unit Notes:
Students with calculus background should consider STAT 201 or 202. Students without any calculus background should consider STAT 101. Please refer to the placement chart on the Math&Stat department website for more information.
Distributions:
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
QFR Notes:
Reasoning with data
Attributes:
PHLH Statistics Courses
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STAT 161 - 01 (F) LEC Intro Stat Social Science
STAT 161 - 01 (F) LEC Intro Stat Social ScienceDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningTF 1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
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STAT 161 - 02 (F) LEC Intro Stat Social Science
STAT 161 - 02 (F) LEC Intro Stat Social ScienceDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningTF 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
Wachenheim 0171334
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