Function & Statistics

This course is designed to be an introductory course in statistics, which will prepare students for a first year college-level course. The students are instructed in statistical principles and their application to data and samples. Students are also instructed in the use of the TI-80 series calculators and the statistical functions found on the calculator. Some of the topics covered include distributions and random sampling, analysis of data, measures of central tendency, correlation, confidence intervals, and significant tests. The class will also look at experimental design and its relationship to statistics in research. Statistics will enable the students to interpret statistical analysis presented in research materials.

Textbook(s): Elementary Statistics, Edition: 4th, Author(s): Ron Larson and Betsy Farber

Prerequisites: Algebra I & II

Instructors: Cheri Colborn