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MTH340: Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite(s): MTH110

This course introduces students to basic concepts in statistics. Topics include normal distribution, standard deviations, probability, correlation and linear regression. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to complete problems relating to statistical analysis using z scores, standard deviation, probability, correlation and simple linear regression.


 

Central Tendencies

Central Tendencies
Beginning algebra tutorial from West Texas A&M University

Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Resources on these common measures of central tendencies from Ask Dr. Math

Measuring Central Tendencies
From the School of Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology


Probability

Probability Tutorials
Extensive list of probability tutorials and resources

Probability Web
Collection of probably resources in the web from Carleton College

Virtual Laboratories in Probability and Statistics
Interactive resources from the University of Alabama in Huntsville

Standard Deviation

Descriptive Statistics
College of Saint Benedict site discussing standard deviation

RobertNiles.com
Statistics website discussing standard deviation

Standard Deviation
From MathWorld.com


Odds

Odds and Probability
Ask Dr. Math explains the difference between odds and probability

Odds vs. Probability
Selection of answers from the Ask Dr. Math archives

What Are the Odds?
Statistics: Probabilities and Distributions from Andrews University


Additional Sites of Interest

Algebra.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help, along with interactive word problems and a question board

American Mathematical Society
Professional mathematical research and scholarship organization

Digital Classroom Resources
Mathematical sciences digital library from the Mathematical Association of America

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
Names of first to use common mathematical symbols and the dates the symbols first appeared

Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
Includes proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and the value of Pi

Geometry Tutorials, Lessons and Tips
Help with geometry from About.com

GoMath.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help including interactive tutorials and quizzes

Homemade Clinometer
Instructions for making this device used for measuring altitude, elevation, and vertical angles

InterAct Tutorials
Tutorials, study aids, and web links for further research

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

Math.com
Tools, formulas, tables, test preparation, and study tips

Math Forum
Ask Dr. Math (college level archive) from Drexel University

MathEmatics Help Central
College geometry help

MathWorld
Extensive math resources including algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as math history and terminology

Nrich
Math Problems, Games and Articles from the University of Cambridge

Professional Societies
Links to societies and organizations that may be of interest to mathematicians

Purplemath
Practical algebra lessons with hints, tips, and examples, including common mistakes

SOS Mathematics
Free resource for math review material on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential questions

Schoolyard Clinometer
Make a clinometer using this guide from the New Jersey Coalition for Schoolyard Habitats

Success in Math
Tips from Saint Louis University

Webmath
View solved math problems or post a question for a math expert

 

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