General Information

• Name: Principles of Statistics I
• Discipline: Economics (ECON)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: MATH 126 or equivalent

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

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

II: Course Objectives

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

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

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

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.