MATH 152 Statistical Reasoning Prep
This course provides additional instruction for MATH 153 by covering these algebra-based probability and statistics preparatory topics: performing operations, evaluating expressions, identifying variables in context, understanding graphical displays of data, evaluating formulas, understanding linear models, and using a graphing calculator to perform statistical calculations. The course will also provide additional instructor support in understanding concepts, completing homework, and preparing for exams in MATH 153, as well as strategies for success in a college math course.
MATH 152Statistical Reasoning Prep
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I. General Information
Department
Mathematics and Engineering
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Corequisite Narrative
MATH 153A
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides additional instruction for MATH 153 by covering these algebra-based probability and statistics preparatory topics: performing operations, evaluating expressions, identifying variables in context, understanding graphical displays of data, evaluating formulas, understanding linear models, and using a graphing calculator to perform statistical calculations. The course will also provide additional instructor support in understanding concepts, completing homework, and preparing for exams in MATH 153, as well as strategies for success in a college math course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the topics in algebra, probability, and statistics to successfully complete Math 153 Elementary Statistics.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the following processes and concepts:
a. Identify variables in context.
b. Evaluate exponents.
c. Translate numbers between scientific notation and standard form.
d. Rounding decimals to a specific place value.
e. Convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages.
f. Apply the order of operations.
g. Evaluate expressions.
h. Recognize and analyze graphical displays of data including frequency tables, histograms, bar graphs, pie charts, dot plots, and stem plots.
i. Apply summation notation.
j. Calculate and understand factorials, permutations, and combinations.
k. Use a graphing calculator to evaluate statistical formulas (including confidence interval formulas and hypothesis testing formulas).
l. Write and interpret two forms of notation: inequality notation and interval notation.
m. Find and interpret a linear model.
n. Find values from a linear model.
VI. Delivery Methodologies