Math 163 - Basic Statistics | The Department of Mathematics

Course Objectives

Statistics is the field of study involving (1) the collection, summarization, and analysis of data; and (2) the drawing of inferences about a population from the examination of a sample of the population. The goals of this course are to introduce each student to the practice of statistics and to provide an overview of common topics in statistical inference.

Organize and interpret data, create data summaries.
Perform simple linear regression analysis.
Understand the importance of a valid design of experiments and surveys, and random sampling techniques.
Understand properties of a normal distribution and a binomial distribution.
Calculate basic probabilities.
Identify proper inference procedures for one and two sample tests on the mean, one and two sample test of proportion, and chi-squared tests. Interpret p-values.
Use Excel and a Calculator as statistical analysis tools.

General Math 163 Information

Current course offerings can be found HERE.

The specific calendar & policy for your Math 163 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:
- All sections of Math 163 will use Basic Practice of Statistics 9th Edition by Davis S. Moore through the Achieve platform.
  - Achieve is an online portal that has an ebook, tutorials, videos, homework, technology manuals, links, and other tools that will be used in the course. Most assignments will be submitted through Achieve.
- Access the website through your instructor's D2l page
- Access to your materials will be through the University's Inclusive Access program, and will be charged directly to your Bursar account.
Excel:
- Microsoft Excel will be used as a data analysis tool
Enrollment Requirements/Eligibility:
- Students must meet eligibility requirements.
- See the Math Course Placement Chart HERE.