MTH 152 - Elementary Statistics (3 Credits)

This course introduces elementary statistics through a critical examination of its subjects and applications. Topics from descriptive statistics include data organization, expectation and measures of variation. Also covered are random variables, probability laws, counting techniques, binomial and normal distributions, applications of the central limit theorem, confidence intervals and tests of statistical hypotheses involving the mean, median and proportions. Topics from parametric and nonparametric statistics are introduced. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095 or ENG 097 and MTH 092 with grades of “C” or better or acceptable reading and mathematics placement test scores. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.