STAT 161
Introductory Statistics for Social Science Spring 2021 (also offered Fall 2020)
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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This course will cover the basics of modern statistical analysis with a view toward applications in the social sciences and sciences. Topics include exploratory data analysis, elements of probability theory, basic statistical inference, and introduction to statistical modeling. The course focuses on the application of statistics tools to solve problems, to make decisions, and the use of statistical thinking to understand the world.
The Class: Format: lecture; For the Spring 2021 semester, synchronous zoom lectures are planned
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 5374
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: students complete homework, online multiple choice quizzes and exams (including remote oral exams). Students can expect to spend time getting 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, 202 or 302 instead. 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: Course analyzes data
Attributes: PHLH Statistics Courses

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