Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

STATS XL 10

This introductory course covers statistical understanding including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference, and regression as descriptive tool.

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What you can learn.

  • Gain an appreciation for the subject of statistics and understand the role it plays in science
  • Explore statistical methods used in data analysis
  • Develop ability to reason and make conclusions based on data
  • Perform a Hypothesis Test (HT) based on data
  • Perform a simple linear regression analysis
  • Use mathematical principles of probability and symbolic representations to interpret discrete and continuous random variable

About this course:

This course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference, and regression as a descriptive tool. Not open for credit to students with credit for Economics 40. Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life or Physical Sciences. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
Three years of high school mathematics.

Spring 2022 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens January 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Michael Tsiang
385059
Fee:
$985.00
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Notes
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 6, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 12, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
(Optional) Book: Essential Statistics
ISBN 9780134134406
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Wed Mar 30, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 6, 2022
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Wed Apr 13, 2022
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Wed Apr 20, 2022
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Wed Apr 27, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 4, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 11, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 18, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 25, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 1, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 8, 2022
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:15PM PT
Future Offering (Opens January 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Miles Chen
385060
Fee:
$985.00
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Notes
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 11, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
Book: Introductory Statistics: Exploring the World Through Data
ISBN 013518892X
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Tue Mar 29, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:15PM PT
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Tue Apr 5, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:15PM PT
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Tue Apr 12, 2022
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Tue Apr 19, 2022
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Tue Apr 26, 2022
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Tue May 24, 2022
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Tue May 31, 2022
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Tue Jun 7, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:15PM PT
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Math Sciences 5200

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