Honors Colloquium for Introduction To Statistics

Program Overview

This 1-credit honors colloquium expands on Linear Regression, introducing the basics of ANOVA and analysis of categorical data using Minitab software. The course covers topics such as probability, random variables, central limit theorem, and hypothesis testing, and students complete a statistical project to demonstrate their learning. The course meets on Tuesdays, is taught by Joanna Jeneralczuk, and is open to Commonwealth Honors College students only.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The course covers basics of probability, random variables, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression.
• Structure: The course is a 1-credit honors colloquium that expands on the material covered in Linear Regression and introduces the basics of ANOVA and analysis of categorical data, using the statistical package Minitab.
• Course Schedule: The course meets in person on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM in Lederle Grad Res Tower room 1114.
• Modules: The course includes the following modules:
• Probability
• Random Variables
• Binomial and Normal Distributions
• Central Limit Theorem
• Hypothesis Testing
• Simple Linear Regression
• ANOVA
• Analysis of Categorical Data

Assessment:

• Students will choose and complete a statistical project.
• Students will be graded on the final written product and presentation.

Teaching:

• The course is taught by Joanna Jeneralczuk.
• The course uses the statistical package Minitab.

Other:

• The course is open to Commonwealth Honors College students only.
• The course is a colloquium, which means it is a seminar-style course with a focus on discussion and debate.
• The course is designed to prepare students to conduct basic statistical studies.