Course Catalog - 2022-2023

     

DSCI 301 - STATISTICS FOR DATA SCIENCE

Long Title: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR DATA SCIENCE
Department: Data Science
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 102 OR MATH 106
Description: An introduction to mathematical statistics and computation for applications to data science. Topics include probability, random variables expectation, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and regression. A weekly lab will cover the statistical package, R, and data projects. Cross-list: STAT 315. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 212. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for DSCI 301 if student has credit for ECON 307/STAT 310.