ITC 132 Computer-based Statistics

3 Credit(s)

This course deals with the computer implementation of common statistical procedures through software packages such as SPSS, BMDP or SAS. The use of basic descriptive statistics, frequency and contingency tables, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and other procedures is illustrated through case studies and laboratory assignments. Attention is paid to design of experiments, selection and appropriate statistical procedures, and interpretation of results. No previous computer experience required. Three lecture hours per week. Credit for this course may not be applied to the major or minor in Computer Studies. Not open to student who have received credit for CSC132. Prerequisite: One course in applied statistics.