Course Description

MA141 Introduction to Applied Statistical Analysis 0.5

Numerical and graphical methods of descriptive statistics; basic probability; introduction to discrete and continuous random variables; sampling distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing for data from one and two normal populations. Applications to problems in science are emphasized and statistical software packages are used for data analysis.

Exclusion: MA240, BU205/EC205, BU255/EC255, EC235, EC285, KP262; all Honours Business, Honours Economics and Honours Mathematics programs. [Note: Students holding credit in statistical quantitative methods courses other than those listed above are strongly advised to consult with their home departments before registering in MA141].

3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours

Official electronic version updated at 10:33 a.m. March 31, 2005

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