STAT 100 - Elements of Statistics and Probability

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-B4
Descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation), elementary discrete probability distributions. Introduction to tests of statistical hypotheses. Use of computers. Must complete course with a grade of “C-” or better in order to earn General Education, Area B4, credit.

Co-requisites: STAT 100A required for students in Category III and IV.
Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for STAT 110 or STAT 303.
Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 1000.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-B4 - Lower Division Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Upon completion students will have the following competencies covering quantitative literacy, numeracy skills and problem solving:
Know formal statistical concepts and formulae, and find sources for key statistical ideas;
manipulate and use theories; graphically display and interpret results, and perform basic statistical computations;
apply statistical theory at an elementary level, identify problems, evaluate and discuss statistical measures and results.

B4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a proficient and fluent ability to reason quantitatively;
demonstrate a general understanding of how practitioners and scholars collect and analyze data, build mathematical models, and/or solve quantitative problems; and
apply quantitative reasoning skills in a variety of real-world contexts, defined by personal, civic, and/or professional responsibilities.