This course will introduce you to the discipline of statistics and to
the
nature of statistical reasoning. The course will also orient you
to Cal Poly’s statistics program and aim to develop your skills in
discussion,
writing, presentation, and computing that should serve you well
throughout
your studies at Cal Poly.
Materials Required
Statistics: A Guide to the Unknown, 2nd ed, Eds Peck,
Casella, Cobb, Hoerl, and Nolan (2005).
Access to internet
Access to Minitab(TM) Software Package (Version 1%)
Additional Handouts (Available from Instructor)
Scientific Calculator
3 1/2" PC-formatted Floppy Disk
Email Address
Large 3-ring binder
Prerequisite
Declared major in Statistics and freshmen standing or permission of instructor