Statistics: Basic Statistical Methods 1 (E)

About STAT 1410 E

Foundational course for students taking further quantitative courses. Exploratory data analysis, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing. Introductory regression, experimentation, contingency tables, and nonparametrics. Computer software used. Credit not awarded for more than one of STAT 1410 or STAT 2430.

Notes

Open to Degree and PACE students

Section Description

Basic Statistical Methods provides an introduction to basic statistical concepts and methods, with an emphasis placed on developing a thorough understanding of terminology, concepts and ideas. The goal of this course is for students to become statistically literate and learn how to apply this knowledge in diverse situations while providing the necessary foundation for their future study of statistics. Statistical software is used..... Topics include: Exploratory data analysis for both quantitative and categorical variables, Study/Experimental design, Estimation and hypothesis testing for univariate and bivariate data, Probability (time permitting).....

Learning Goals: 1. To learn how to describe and explore sets of data both numerically and graphically. 2. To learn the normal model for the distribution of a single variable and the linear regression model for the relationship between two variables. 3. To learn the basic ideas of good experimental design and good sampling design 4. To learn the fundamental ideas of statistical inference for means and proportions including both hypothesis testing and confidence intervals 5. To learn how to interpret confidence intervals and P-values in the context of real problems. 6. To learn how to be critical consumers of statistical studies reported in the media.....

Note: I tend to go a tad slower than other instructors.

Section Expectation

Reading the text and participating in class will be essential parts of this course. Being an active participant in productive discussions and meaningful activities cannot happen if you are not prepared and engaged. Reading assignment questions will be assigned for each chapter and due the evening before the class when that chapter will be discussed.....

Class meeting times will be reserved primarily for discussions and activities around key concepts, mixed with topic-specific lectures. Instead of passively listening to a class-length lectures, you will be engaged in peer-to-peer discussions, activities and problems. iClicker questions will also be implemented. Time Commitment: 6-9 hours a week, beyond class time......

The course will use an online platform called MyLab (a Pearson product) to access assignments and the e-textbook for the course, which is called “Intro Stats”, by DeVeaux, Velleman, Bock (6th Edition). Purchase of a printed copy of the textbook is not required. Access to MyLab is required. In a recent semester the cost was $105.

Evaluation

(Subject to change) Grades will be based on: MyLab reading assignments/assessments, MyLab homework, Midterm Exams and/or Unit Assessments, Group project, iClicker participation, maybe Quizzes.

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