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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Economics 262
Course Description and Outline


ECON 262: Principles of Statistics II


2008-2009
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
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Academic Discipline Economics
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites ECON 261
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.
I : Catalog Course Description
Offers statistical inference; estimation hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
II : Course Objectives

This course offers statistical inference; estimation hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.

  1. Demonstrate a working understanding of inferential statistics and the statistical tools necessary to make common business and personal decisions.
  2. Continue further study in the field of statistics.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

ECON 262--Principles of Statistics II--meets a General Education requirement of the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies


ECON 262 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.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2006. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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