Common Core @USM-LAC  Tags: lewiston gen_ed common_core  

1. Summarizes the main idea of a statistical statement or table in order to critically examine the idea

This entry phase course introduces and applies quantitative analyses to address real world questions pertaining to the themes of general education.  The course applies descriptive statistics, sampling and significance testing, correlation, and regression analysis to issues related to general education themes and provides the opportunity to interpret and analyze statistical decision making.  The course dispels confusion by clarifying data misconceptions, misuses, and outright lies from useful and appropriate applications.