STAT203

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Statistics for the Natural Sciences

MathematicsCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Subject code

STAT

Course Number

203

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Description

A thorough introduction to the application of statistics to the sciences. Topics include a brief introduction to the appropriate descriptive statistics, relevant probability distributions, and a heavy focus on regression and hypothesis testing, including t-tests, chi-square tests for categorical data, and analysis of variance. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of data in order to apply an appropriate inferential test. Appropriate statistical software is employed. Note: Students may not receive credit for both this course and STAA 127 Statistics for the Social Sciences, STAT 107 Business Statistics, STAT 117 Introduction to Statistics, or STAT 157 Probability and Statistics.
Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.00) or higher in MATH 123 Introduction to Functions or the eligibility to enroll in MATH 180 Precalculus.