STSCI 5150

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STSCI 5150
Introductory Statistics for Biology

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 2150

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15018 STSCI 5150   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • 15019 STSCI 5150   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 15020 STSCI 5150   DIS 202

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    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 15021 STSCI 5150   DIS 203

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 15022 STSCI 5150   DIS 204

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    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person