STAT 100 - Statistical Concepts and Reasoning
Fall 2013, Section 002 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 180952
Satisfies: General Education - Quantification Courses (GQ)
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Introduction to the art and science of decision making in the presence of uncertainty.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Proctored Exam Information
Exam Weeks:
- 9/30/2013 - 10/6/2013
- 11/4/2013 - 11/10/2013
- 12/4/2013 - 12/8/2013
- 12/14/2013 - 12/19/2013
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Statistics is the art and science of using sample data to make generalizations about populations. The purpose of Statistics 100 is to help you improve your ability to assess statistical information in both everyday life and other University courses. Topics covered include methods for collecting and summarizing data, the evaluation of the accuracy of an estimate, and an introduction to statistical inference. The course is less technical and more conceptual than Statistics 200. Statistical concepts and interpretations will dominate over techniques and calculations.
Schedule This Course
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeing Through Statistics - With CD | 3rd | Utts, Jessica | 9781285736389 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher. If you do not have this software, you may purchase the current version at Journey Ed (www.journeyed.com) or a vendor of your choice.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.