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Course Title: Introduction to Statistics

Course Number: 
   MAT-156-W001
   2005-2006: STAT-104-W001
   (Prior to Fall 2005 - 40:140W001)

Semester Hours:  3
Instructor: Kathy Rogotzke, rogotkat@niacc.edu
Summer Instructor:

Prerequisite: MAT-102, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or higher; or COMPASS Algebra score of at least 76; or ACT Math score of at least 21.

Course Description: This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required. (45-0)
Equivalent to STAT-104, 40-140.

Notes: C, N, P, E - Proctored Exams. Some of the exams in this course need to be taken at an approved "proctored" testing site such as the Student Learning Center at NIACC, a local library, Area Education Agency, or the Human Resources Office at your place of employment. Contact the instructor for additional information. P - Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra with a "C" or higher or Math-100 (40:120), Intermediate Algebra, with a "C" or higher. 

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. Go to WebAdvisor > Students > Search for Sections - for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

Most online course require a textbook. Contact the NIACC Bookzone to find out the textbook requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbookzone.com or 641-422-4500.

** Notes Key:
A - Instructor Approval Required;
C - Access Code required for this course;
E - Proctored Exams;
N - Does Not use ANGEL;
O - Open Entry - 15 weeks to complete the course;
P - Prerequisites;
S - Software required,

Technical Requirements for online classes:

NIACC uses the ANGEL Learning Management System for most online courses. This works with  Internet Explorer 7 or 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3 on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.


 


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