Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BIOSCIENCES

Department: Statistics

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 AND MATH 102

Description: An introduction to statistics for Biosciences with emphasis on statistical models and data analysis techniques. Computer-assisted data analysis and examples, are explored in laboratory sessions. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, categorical data analysis, statistical inference through confidence intervals and significance testing, rates, and proportions. Real-world examples are emphasized. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 212