Mathematics (MATH) 215

Introduction to Statistics (Revision 10)

Status:

Open

Delivery mode:

Individualized study online or Grouped study with eText

Credits:

Area of study:

Science

Prerequisites:

None. However, fundamental mathematical skills are required, particularly the ability to do algebra. Textbooks on basic mathematics are available at the Athabasca University Library. AU Math Centre (an upgrading tutorial site) is suitable preparation for taking MATH 215, for those students concerned about their mathematical background.

Course start date:

If you are a:

Self-funded student: register by the 10th of the month, start on the 1st of the next.
Funded student: please check the next enrolment deadline and course start date.

Precluded:

MGSC 301 and MATH 216 (MATH 215 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for MGSC 301 or MATH 216.)

Challenge:

MATH 215 is not available for challenge.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science and Technology

Notes:

Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment. This online test contains 70 questions that will help you assess your mathematical skills. Based on your score we will recommend which Athabasca University mathematics course you are likely ready to take successfully.

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to

organize, summarize, and display data in a meaningful way.
compute various measures of centre, variability and position of data sets.
apply basic rules of probability to calculate likelihoods of random events.
use appropriate probability distributions to estimate and test hypotheses about parameters of single and multiple populations.
perform goodness-of-fit tests and analyse cross-tabulated data.
use linear correlation and regression methods to analyse relationships in bivariate data.

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 215, you must achieve a mark of at least 50 percent on each of the following: the midterm examination, the final examination and achieve a composite course grade of at least D (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Activity	Weight
6 Assignments (3 1/3% each)	20%
Midterm Exam	40%
Final Exam	40%
Total	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.

Both the midterm and final are closed-book, short-answer, machine-marked exams in the Möbius online platform and are invigilated through ProctorU. Your exams must be requested in advance, and you must pay the ProctorU invigilation fees. You will have three (3) hours to complete each exam.

Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.

Materials

Mann, Prem S. Introductory Statistics, 9^th ed., NJ: Wiley, 2016. (eText)

WileyPLUS Interactive Textbook to complement Introductory Statistics, containing tutorials, additional practice, and solutions to odd-numbered exercises. (eText)

eTexts

Registration in this course includes electronic textbooks. For more information on electronic textbooks, please refer to our eText Initiative site.

Special Course Features

Please note that the Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator is the only calculator that you are permitted to use on a MATH 215 exam.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.

Opened in Revision 10, February 11, 2020

Updated August 14, 2023

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Mathematics (MATH) 215

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