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| STAT 11300 - Statistics And Society |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to statistical literacy and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Statistical concepts are learned through practical application in the context of contemporary societal issues and debates. Some of the concepts explored include the statistical problem-solving process, data collection methodologies such as surveys and experiments, the ethical considerations entailed in data acquisition, the relationship between variables, the assessment of validity and reliability in the measurement of variables, analysis and graphical representation of single and multiple variables, as well as statistical inference. Furthermore, the curriculum actively encourages the development of critical thinking abilities with a specific focus on data-related inquiries.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Individual Study, Lecture, Recitation All Sections for this Course Offered By: College of Science Department: Statistics Course Attributes: Dept Credit, Lower Division, GTC-Information Literacy, GTC-Science, Tech & Society, UC-Information Literacy, UC-Science, Tech & Society May be offered at any of the following campuses: Indianapolis and W Lafayette Northwest- Westville Northwest- Hammond West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Distinguish between and qualify methods of data collection. 2. Interpret graphs and statistical analyses. 3. Express and calculate the likelihood of events. 4. Create a narrative from statistical analysis. |
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