STAT 161
Introductory Statistics for Social Science
Spring 2020
(also offered Fall 2019)
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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Class Details
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
Limit: 40
Expected: 40
Class#: 3556
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 40
Expected: 40
Class#: 3556
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
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 MATH 150 should consider STAT 201; students with a 5 on AP Stats should enroll in STAT 202; students with a 4 on AP Stats should consult the department; students without any calculus background should consider STAT 101
Distributions:
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
QFR Notes:
It is a quantitative course.
Attributes:
PHLH Statistics Courses
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STAT 161 - 01 (S) LEC Intro Stat Social Science
STAT 161 - 01 (S) LEC Intro Stat Social ScienceDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningTF 1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
Schow Library Classroom 030A3556 -
STAT 161 - 02 (S) LEC Intro Stat Social Science
STAT 161 - 02 (S) LEC Intro Stat Social ScienceDivision III Quantitative/Formal ReasoningTF 2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
Schow Library Classroom 030A3557
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