MA 2243

Statistics I

I. Course Description

This course deals with various introductory topics from probability and statistics, with emphasis on the interpretation of experimental data.  Students will study descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and inferential statistics (tests of hypotheses).  In addition, students will be exposed to various statistical packages for the College's family of microcomputers.

II. Tentative Course Outline

Semester I, 2008

III. Supplemental Course Material

    A. Graphing Calculators

         1. TI-83 Plus

         2. Graph 4.3

    B. Computer Software

         1. Excel 2007

            a. Data Tab ® Analysis Group ® Data Analysis

            b. Load the Analysis ToolPak

         2. JMP

            a. Quick Reference Card

            b. Quick Reference Stats Guide

            c. JMP Hints – Part 1, Intro & Hints

            d. JMP Hints – Part 2, Desc & Inf Stats

            e. JMP Hints – Part 3, Qualitative Stats

         3. Minitab