EC285 
 Introductory Statistics 
 0.5 
An introduction to the major concepts and techniques of probability 
and statistics with emphasis on economic applications. Topics 
include probability, distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, 
chi-square, and non-parametric statistics. Regression is also 
introduced. 
Prerequisite: MA130 or MA100* (or MA108), or permission of the 
Department.  
Co-requisite: Second year of an Honours Economics Program or 
permission of the Department. 
Exclusion: BU205 or EC275 or BU275 or EC235 or MA140* or MA240.