MATH 240 - Introduction to Statistics

Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the methods by which we extract information from data. Topics are similar to those in MATH 141, with more coverage of probability and more intense computational and computer work. Statistical software is introduced and used. Ming-Wen An, Jingchen Hu.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 and MATH 127 (or the equivalent).

Corequisite(s): Not open to students with AP credit in statistics or students who have completed MATH 141: those students should instead consider MATH 242. Students who have completed ECON 209 or PSYC 200 should consult the instructor about appropriate placement.

Three 50-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS