Introduction to Statistics

Spring 2025 > Science & Mathematics > MATH.2830 > 032

Course No: MATH.2830-032; SIS Class Nbr: 1370; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

An introduction to descriptive statistics, graphing and data analysis, probability laws, discrete and continuous probability distributions, correlation and regression, inferential statistics. No credit in Sciences (except Biology and EEAS) or Engineering. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Quantitative Literacy (QL).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Special Notes: MATH.1115 or equivalent; MA; Previously 92.183
  • Section Notes: Be advised: This online course has at least one test or exam that will need to be proctored virtually by a company that the University has contracted for this service. Virtual proctors will take security measures, including a scan of your testing environment and a photo ID check. Students will also have the option to take exams on campus if they choose not to use a virtual proctor. Detailed information about how the virtual proctored exam works will be available to you in Blackboard when the course begins. You may also visit https://gps.uml.edu/courses/proctored-exams.cfm for more information.
  • Core Codes: MATH, STEM, QL, NO COST, STAR
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Cory Fournier
  • Materials: No cost course materials available
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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