MAT 120 with minimum grade of C or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test, and MAT 053 or geometry proficiency.

Course introduces statistics for physical, biological and social sciences. Content includes frequency distributions measures of central tendency and variation elements of probability theory statistical inference sampling techniques and correlation, and regression.

      A. Compute the measures of central tendency and dispersion.
      B. Construct, do calculations with, and graph frequency distribution.
      C. Understand and calculate probabilities.
      D. Understand probability distributions, including binomial distribution.
      E. Compute probabilities as related to normal distributions.
      F. Apply the Central Limit Theorem.
      G. Understand the nature of hypothesis testing and estimation.
      H. Draw statistical inferences about one population concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
      I. Draw statistical inferences about two populations concerning the mean, the standard deviation or variance, and proportions.
      J. Calculate the linear correlation coefficients and the regression lines.
      K. Draw statistical inferences concerning multinomial experiments and contingency tables.

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    A.    Descriptive Methods
        1.    Frequency distribution and graphing
        2.         Measures of location - mean, median, quartiles, percentiles
        3.       Measures of variation - variance, standard deviation

    B.    Basic Probability Theory
        1.    Sample space, counting, factorials
        2.    Combinations, permutations
        3.    Probability laws

    C.    Probability Distributions
        1.    Normal distribution and normal curve
        2.    Binomial distribution and its relation to the normal distribution
        3.    Random samples and sampling techniques

    D.    Statistical Inference
        1.    Estimation
        2.    The classical appropriate to hypothesis testing
        3.    The probability - value approach to hypotheses testing
        4.    Inferences involving one population with regard to means, standard deviation or variance, and proportions
        5.    Inferences involving two populations with regards to means, standard deviation or variance, and proportions
        6.    Coefficient of correlation and regression lines
        7.    Multinomial experiments and contingency tables

(To be completed by instructor.) 
        Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audio-visual aids, group work, and regularly assigned homework. Calculators / computers will be used when appropriate.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

(To be completed by instructor.)

Textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes. Within the Schedule of Classes, textbooks can be found by clicking on an individual course section and looking for the words "View Book Information".

Textbooks can also be found at our Mathematics Textbooks page.

A TI-83 or higher numbered graphing calculator will be used for instructional purposes.

To be completed by instructor.)
 Evaluation methods can include assignments, quizzes, chapter or major tests, individual or group projects, computer assignments and/or a final examination.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.