◆ MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1)3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: The college may use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement. Students who do not meet placement criteria for MAT-1260 are strongly encouraged to enroll in MAT 0250 prior to MAT-1260, or participate in supplemental academic instructions throughout the duration of the course as prescribed by the instructor. Consult with math faculty or a CMC advisor for assistance in choosing the option that best fits their needs.
This course provides, free of cost, 15 additional contact hours for support, such as review of prerequisite material, study and test-taking strategies, and reinforcement of course learning outcomes.
Also requires Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246-300; or equivalent ACT score 18 or SAT score 470; or passed any CCR course, ENG-0092, or 1000-level ENG course with a grade of C- or higher.
Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate applications of a practical nature. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
Prev. Course Codes: MAT-164, MAT-135
LEC 45 Contact hours
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