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STATS 412 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Fall 2020, Section 005
Instruction Mode: Section 005 is  Online (see other Sections below)
Subject: Statistics (STATS)
Department: LSA Statistics
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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, QR/1
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ECON 451, ECON 453, STATS 250, STATS 280, or IOE 265.
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Enforced Prerequisites:
MATH 215 or MATH 285.
Other Course Info:
May not be used in the Statistics or Applied Statistics academic minor. F, W, Sp.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Fink,Nadiya

Description

STATS 412 introduces topics in probability and statistics for engineering and the sciences, with emphasis on understanding fundamental concepts, interpretation, and communication. This course includes an introduction to probability theory; statistical models, especially sampling models; point estimation; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; and regression analysis.

Schedule

STATS 412 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Schedule Listing
002 (LEC)
 Online
19722
Closed
0
2Data Science BS/BSE
-
MW 2:30PM - 4:00PMREMOTE
Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20
Note: This lecture is synchronous. Lectures will be livestreamed from the classroom at the assigned meeting times. They will also be recorded and uploaded to Canvas. Weekly homework assignments will be posted on Canvas and turned in via Gradescope. Exams will be asynchronous and will be administered via Gradescope and will take place within a designated time frame (e.g., 24 hours) within which students may choose when to complete their assessment. Technology: Classroom livestream and recording, Canvas, Gradescope The Department of Statistics must allow students who are declared in its programs the opportunity to register for Statistics classes needed to complete their programs. Any remaining seats reserved for Statistics students will be opened after registration is complete and waitlists have been evaluated. Stats 412 Fall 2020 Final Exam: Tues Dec 15, 7:30-9:30 pm
003 (LEC)
 Online
24314
Closed
0
1Data Science BS/BSE
-
MW 8:30AM - 10:00AMREMOTE
Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20
Note: This lecture is synchronous. Lectures will be livestreamed via Zoom (from within Canvas) and will be recorded and made available asynchronously. Lecture attendance is highly encouraged, but not required. Weekly homework assignments will be posted on Canvas and turned in via Gradescope. Exams will be asynchronous and will be administered via Gradescope and will take place within a designated time frame (e.g., 24 hours) within which students may choose when to complete their assessment. Technology: Zoom, Gradescope The Department of Statistics must allow students who are declared in its programs the opportunity to register for Statistics classes needed to complete their programs. Any remaining seats reserved for Statistics students will be opened after registration is complete and waitlists have been evaluated. Stats 412 Fall 2020 Final Exam: Tues Dec 15, 7:30-9:30 pm
004 (LEC)
  Hybrid
30753
Closed
0
1Data Science BS/BSE
-
W 11:30AM - 1:00PM182 WEISER
F 11:30AM - 1:00PM182 WEISER
Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20
Note: This lecture is synchronous. Half the class will attend in person one day and the other half will attend remotely. Each half will alternate so all students will will have the opportunity to attend in both modes. The arrangements will be made with the instructor. Lectures will be livestreamed from the classroom at the assigned meeting times. They will also be recorded and uploaded to Canvas. The Department of Statistics must allow students who are declared in its programs the opportunity to register for Statistics classes needed to complete their programs. Any remaining seats reserved for Statistics students will be opened after registration is complete and waitlists have been evaluated. Stats 412 Fall 2020 Final Exam: Tues Dec 15, 7:30-9:30 pm
005 (LEC)
 Online
39252
Closed
0
 
-
WF 11:30AM - 1:00PMREMOTE
8/31/20 - 12/8/20

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