Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

STAT 305 - INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BIOSCIENCES
Department: Statistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 101 OR MATH 105) AND (MATH 102 OR MATH 106 OR MATH 112)
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 or MATH 222