Statistics is an essential part of many disciplines in science and humanities. This year-long course investigates basic methods and concepts in statistics, covering the following broad themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, statistical inference. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged to take the course. Also, students who have taken OMSB9, Methodology of Science – Biology, may consider the course as a continuation of the elementary statistics studied in the course. Students who successfully complete the course will be well prepared for the AP Statistics exam. For students who have had substantial previous exposure to algebra and some background in elementary statistics.
Course Number
OM060
Level
High School
Semester
Year
Credit Hours
5.00
Subject
Prerequisites
Honors Precalculus and Trigonometry (OM013)
Additional Information
Methodology of Science – Biology (OMSB9), previous exposure to techniques of elementary statistics recommended