Mathematics (MATH) 215

Introduction to Statistics (Revision 11)

Status:

Open

Delivery mode:

Individualized study online. Delivered via Brightspace.

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. If you are concerned about your mathematical background, the AU Math Centre (an upgrading tutorial site) is suitable preparation for taking MATH 215.

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 you have already received credit 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.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of 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 analyze cross-tabulated data.
use linear correlation and regression methods to analyze relationships in bivariate data.

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 215, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on both the midterm examination and the final examination.

The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Activity	Weight
6 assignments (3.33% each)	20%
Midterm examination	40%
Final examination	40%
Total	100%

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

Both the midterm and final exams are administered 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.

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

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 11, March 21, 2025

Updated March 21, 2025

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