vcc.ca

MATH 1111: Introduction to Statistics 

Effective date

May 2023 

Department

UT Math 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course introduces the fundamental ideas of statistics that can be applied to any discipline. Topics include: collection, organization, and presentation of data, inference estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. The course is designed to analyze real-life data using statistical methods. A statistical software program will be used to facilitate the understanding of statistical concepts and analysis of data sets. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a 'C' or equivalent, or active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).  

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Recognition - Math 1111 Challenge Exam 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures coupled with statistics software exercises. For the online option, the learning environment will encompass facilitation of discussion, self-directed learning, project work and collaborative learning. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

30-35 

 

Midterm Exam 

15-35 

Written, MC, SA, problems. For in-class option, Midterm Exam is worth 30-35%. For online option, Midterm Exam is worth 15%. 

Project 

10 

For online option, Project is worth 10%. 

Participation 

10 

For online option, Participation is worth 10%. 

Final Exam 

35 

For online option, at least 50% on the Final Exam is required to pass the course. Final Exam is required to be written in-person. 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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