MATH 132 - Elements of Mathematics III: Probability, Statistics, and Problem Solving

This course covers descriptive statistics, sampling, standardized tests, basic probability, counting techniques, expectations, and problem solving in a variety of settings. Intended for elementary education majors, this course is also suitable for parents of school-age children. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 131 or consent of department. Four hours each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Identify and write statistical questions.
Identify, construct, interpret, and analyze displays of data.
Solve problems involving measures of center and spread.
Choose among display options and summary statistics to describe a set of data.
Evaluate methods of collecting data for possible bias.
Analyze misleading statistics.
Compute and interpret experimental and theoretical probabilities using sample spaces, tables, tree diagrams, and simulations.
Solve problems that involve the Fundamental Counting Principle, permutations, or combinations.
Solve problems about independent or dependent events.
Find expected values in situations that involve probabilities, for example: insurance plans, games, etc.
Compare different methods for solving a problem and validate the reasonableness of results within the context of the problem.
Solve problems using a variety of problem solving techniques.
Apply knowledge from number systems, sets, geometry, algebra, statistics, and probability to solve problems.

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