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M. Ramachandran, D. Perry, David Little
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care

In attempting to use this column for statistical information that is both informative and topical, the editors find a dearth of relevant data to be a major stumbling block.

Abstract

STAT 1013 Statistical Literacy (A) Prerequisites: Students must qualify for non-remediation of mathematics. Description: This course focuses on statistical concepts and conclusions rather than on computations. Topics include descriptive measures, graphical representations, measures of center and variability, discussion of variability, sampling techniques, conditional probability interpretation and ramifications, confidence interval interpretation, practical vs. statistical significance, formulation and interpretation of hypothesis testing and p-values. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Statistics General Education and other Course Attributes: Analytical & Quant Thought