Math 107 - Exploring and Understanding Data

Course Objectives

  • read and interpret graphical and tabular displays of data, and make estimations
  • create tables, charts, graphs, and histograms to represent data graphically, using various tools such as spreadsheets and graphing calculators
  • evaluate and interpret descriptive statistics that describe a data set, including measures of central tendency (e.g. mean, median) and dispersion (e.g. range, standard deviation)
  • calculate empirical probabilities of events
  • compute and interpret z-scores for normally-distributed data, and use them to find probabilities 
  • describe the relationship between two variables graphically (scatterplot) and establish an association between them
  • create and interpret linear models of data
  • work with linear regression models using calculators and/or spreadsheets 
  • use the techniques and tools learned in this course to represent quantitative data encountered in other courses or found in public databases

General Math 107 Information

Current course offerings can be found HERE.

The specific calendar & policy for your Math 107 section should be made available to you by your instructor.

THINK TANK (free tutoring for UArizona students)

  • Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84 are recommended)
    • More calculator info can be found HERE.
  • Textbook:
  • MyMathLab:
    • MyMathLab will be accessed through D2L
  • Enrollment Requirements/Eligibility:
    • Students must meet eligibility requirements.
    • See the Math Course Placement Chart HERE.

Exam Information (Fall 2023)

Common Final Exam

Friday, December 8th, 2023  @  3:30pm – 5:30pm

A common comprehensive final exam is given in all sections of Math 107 at the time shown above.

See instructor or syllabus for more details regarding your final exam.

  • Final Exam - Room Locations 
 
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