MS 205 - Introduction to Statistics *

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A basic introductory course in statistics which introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of data distribution, treatment of random variables, inference, special cases of the binomial and normal random variables, confidence intervals, and significance tests. A project requiring computer application and written analysis is a component of this course. Ethical practices of collecting and analyzing data and reporting results are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MS 100/101/111/or 210 - with a minimum grade of C.