El Camino College - Division of Mathematical Sciences
| Catalog Description | Course Objectives and Methods of Evaluation |
| Outline of Subject Matter | Planned Instructional Activities |
Grading Method: Letter
Associate Degree Credit --- Transfers to CSU and Transfers to UC
Prerequisite: Mathematics 73 or math 80 with a minimum grade of C or qualification by testing (El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test) and assessment.
Catalog Description:
This course includes calculation and analysis of statistical parameters with hand-held calculator and with statistical software for personal computers. Topics covered include measures of central tendency and variability, normal and binomial distributions, sets, intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, linear regression and correlation, and non-parametric tests.
Course Objectives and Methods of Evaluation:
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Approximate Time |
Major Topic |
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6 hours |
I. The Nature of Probability and Statistics |
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4 hours |
II. Frequency Distributions and Graphs |
|
6 hours |
III. Data Description |
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12 hours |
IV. Probability |
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6 hours |
V. Probability Distributions |
| 6 hours | VI. The Normal Distribution |
| 6 hours | VII. Confidence Intervals and Sample Size |
| 6 hours | VIII. Hypothesis Testing |
| 4 hours | IX. Testing the difference between mean and proportions |
| 4 hours | X. Correlation and Regression |
| 2 hours | XI. Chi-squared |
| 2 hours | XII. Analysis of Variance |
| 4 hours | XIII. Non Parametric Statistics |
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8 hours |
Examinations |
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Total: |
72 Hours |
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Planned Instructional Activities:
Lecture, discussion, individual and group work
Entrance Skills and Knowledge: