ECON-262: Principles of Statistics II

Professional & Applied Technology > Economics

General Information

• Name: Principles of Statistics II
• Division: Professional & Applied Technology
• Discipline: Economics
• Units (Credits): 3.00

I. Catalog Course Description

Prerequisites: ECON261

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.

• Demonstrate a working understanding of inferential statistics and the statistical tools necessary to make common business and personal decisions.
• Continue further study in the field of statistics.

III: Course Linkage

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

This course addresses the following Student Learning Objectives of the General Education Mission by ensuring that successful students:

• Are able to demonstrate college level reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Possess adequate problem solving, creative reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
• Can engage in meaningful self assessments and work effectively with others.
• Utilize effective and efficient learning skills, including locating and evaluating sources of information.
• Have knowledge of the subject matter to a level that is appropriate to the emphasis of their degree.
• Develop and improve their creative abilities.
• Appreciate the need for continuing education and lifelong learning.
• Will succeed at transfer institutions.

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