MATH 114 - Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, random sampling methods, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, set theory, probability, permutations and combinations, random variables, probability and sampling distributions, expectation, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions (one and two sample) and simple linear regression and correlation. Time permitting, one-way ANOVA and non-parametric techniques may be discussed. Appropriate application software will be utilized, and applications from a variety of disciplines will be presented.

Prerequisite(s): Satisfy one of the following: MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3) OR proper placement on test scores (ACT Math score of 19 or above, SAT Math score of 460 or above, ACCUPLACER score of 85 or above on Arithmetic AND 84 or above on Elementary Algebra, ASSET score of 40 or above on Numerical AND 40 or above on Elementary Algebra).