STAT 263/3.0: Introduction to Statistics

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following course description is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Instructor

Hui Song
E-mail: song.hui@queensu.ca

Course Description

This online statistics course is a basic course in statistical methods with the necessary probability included. Topics include probability models, random variables, distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, elementary nonparametric methods. May not be taken concurrently with or subsequently to STAT 269/3.0.

Course Introduction

STAT 263/3.0 is a twelve week Moodle-based (online) course which presents the basic concepts and methodology of statistics. A pre-test for the course is available (below). This test does not count toward the course but will be useful to students who wish to confirm that they have the algebra and computational skills necessary for the successful completion of the course.

STAT 263/3.0 Pre-test

See the list of required readings...

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More information:

• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material