This course offers probability and major probability distributions, sampling theory, descriptive statistics, measure of central tendency and dispersion, index figures, and time series.

1. Understand the relationship between statistics and the scientific method and how it applies to economics, business, and the social sciences.
2. Read and understand the statistics presented in professional literature.
3. Calculate and communicate statistical information to others.

ECON 261--Principles of Statistics I--meets a General Education requirement of the following degrees: Associate of Science, Associates of General Studies


ECON 261 promotes Student Learning Outcomes:

1. have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

2. can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.

3. have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.

4. have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.