Compton Community College - El Camino College
Compton Community College
Course Outline
Course Number: MATH 7 Division: Mathematics and Science
Course Title: Introduction to Statistics
Hours Lecture: 3 Hours Lab: 0 Weeks: 18 Units: 3
Associate Degree Credit: X Certificate Credit: Non-Credit:
Transfer Code: UC: X CSU: X None:
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Completion of MATH 5 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Catalog Description:
This course is an introductory course in statistics for students majoring in any of the academic disciplines. The course of study includes frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variations, probability, the binomial, normal, chi-square, T and F distributions, sampling, tests of hypotheses, central limit theorem, correlation and regression analysis, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests. (CAN STAT 2)
Needs/Justifications/Goals:
Students will learn to validate conclusions, read accurately and critically, think logically, express thoughts precisely and solve problems in statistics.
Course Outline Prepared by:
Mohamad N. Shaikh Date: May 22, 1997
Curriculum Committee Chair Division Chair
Janice Blume Dr. Donald Roach
DATE BOARD APPROVED: 1/12/99
TOP NO. 1701.00 USOE NO. 00000000 CLASSIFICATION T5/5500l (a)(1)(B)
CAN NO. STAT 2 SAM CODE E
Compton Community College May 22, 1997
Course Outline for MATH 7
Introduction to Statistics
I. Catalog Description
MATH 7, Introduction to Statistics 3 Units
This course is an introductory course in statistics for students majoring in any of the academic disciplines. The course of study includes frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variations, probability, the binomial, normal, chi-square, T and F distributions, sampling, tests of hypotheses, central limit theorem, correlation and regression analysis, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests. (CAN STAT 2)
II. Expected Outcomes for Students
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to perform the following activities with 70% accuracy.
A. Graph and analyze frequency distributions.
B. Calculate the mean, median, mode, variance, and standard deviation.
C. Calculate probabilities and critical values using distributions.
D. Construct samples and test hypotheses.
E. Find correlation coefficients and predict using regression analysis.
F. Analyze variance and perform non-parametric tests.
III. Course Content
A. Descriptive statistics
B. Descriptive analysis and presentation of single variable data
C. Descriptive analysis and presentation of bivariate data
MATH 7, Introduction to Statistics Page 2
D. Concepts of probability
E. Calculating probabilities of compound events
F. Discrete probability distributions
G. Normal probability distributions
H. Sample variability
I. Introduction to statistical inferences
J. Inferences involving one population
K. Inferences involving two populations
L. Additional application of chi-square
M. Analysis of variance
N. Linear correlation and regression analysis
O. Elements of non-parametric statistics
P. Review
IV. Methods of Presentation
A. Lecture
V. Assignments and Methods of Evaluation
A. Classwork assignments
B. Homework assignments
C. Chapter tests and quizzes
D. Final examination (comprehensive)
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VI. Textbook(s)
Johnson, Robert. Elementary Statistics. 7th Ed. New York, NY: Duxbury
Press. 1996.
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