STSCI 2150

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STSCI 2150
Introductory Statistics for Biology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This course provides an introduction to data analysis and statistical inference illustrated with biological applications. The computer labs will teach graphical analysis and statistical computation using R. Topics include graphical display, populations and sampling, probability distributions, expectation and variance, estimation, testing, correlation, regression, contingency tables, and the design of experiments. Emphasis is on concepts and the careful modeling of biological data, so that statistical methods are applied properly, pitfalls are avoided, and sound conclusions are reached.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, BTRY 6010, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, ILRST 2100, ILRST 6100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PAM 2101, PSYCH 2500, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100, STSCI 2150, STSCI 2200.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11904 STSCI 2150   LEC 001

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  • A student cannot receive credit for this course and for SOC 3010, PSYCH 3500, ENGRD 2700, ILRST 2100, PAM 2100, AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, or AP statistics.

  • 12389 STSCI 2150   LAB 401

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  • 11905 STSCI 2150   LAB 402

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  • 11906 STSCI 2150   LAB 403

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  • 11907 STSCI 2150   LAB 404

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