MATH 129 Foundational Statistics
Introduces the student to basic data analysis. Methods include data collection and packaging, discriminating between valid and invalid uses of statistics, and elementary methods for decision making. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, probability distributions, interval estimates of parameters, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Course activities include elementary applications of statistics to a variety of disciplines. A TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus calculator is required for this course. Provides additional support for students in algebra and number skills beyond that provided in
MATH 136. Students can only receive credit for one of the following courses:
MATH 136,
PSY 136, or
MATH 129. This course is SEE-certified for Quantitative Literacy (QL).
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in MATH #005 or by placement
SEE Certification
Quantitative Literacy - QL
Offered
Fall and Spring, every year