Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Overview

Subject area

MAT

Catalog Number

119

Course Title

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Department(s)

Description

The student will identify, define, and compute the measures of central tendency and dispersion; develop frequency distributions and related histograms; determine the level of correlation; and draw inferences from regression lines. The student will also solve problems involving sample spaces, counting techniques, and mathematical expectation; determine the probability of normally distributed events through use of tables; conduct hypothesis testing; and determine confidence intervals. Note: MAT 119 and MAT 120 are equivalent - MAT 119 is intended for non-STEM majors. Students cannot be given credit for both MAT 119 and MAT 120.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RMQ - Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning

Course Attributes

MEEC - ME_ECON_3 (Introductory Statistics)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4.5

Requisites

029355

Course Schedule