STAT 161
Introductory Statistics for Social Science Fall 2021 (also offered Spring 2022)
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. 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
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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