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STAT-2004: Introductory Statistics

Description: Fundamental concepts and methods of statistics with emphasis on interpretation of statistical arguments and statistical reasoning. Using modern, accessible statistical software and technology, an introduction to design of experiments (including data collection), data analysis, data visualization, correlation and regression, concepts of probability theory, sampling errors, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Include real-world applications to develop problem-solving skills and consider ethical implications within the context of learning from data. No credit will be given for 2004 if taken with or after any other statistics course, except STAT 2984.

Pathways: 5F Quant & Comp Thnk Found., 10 Ethical Reasoning

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 45

Average GPA: 3.20 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 31.15%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.32%

Hamdy F Mahmoud202256.5%30.6%8.6%2.2%1.4%0.8%3.3818
John M Russell202443.9%33.4%11.1%3.1%5.2%3.3%3.0827

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Summer I 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Summer I 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Summer I 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Summer I 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W