STAT 2263

Subject:

Statistics for Non-Science Majors
Course No. and Title:

STAT 2263 Statistics for Non-Science Majors
Credit Value:

Three (3) credit hours
Course Description:

STAT 2263 is an introductory course in statistics. Experiments and sampling, basic descriptive statistics. Probability, application of Bayes' Theorem, Binomial and Normal distribution. Confidence intervals for means and proportions. Tests of hypotheses. Paired samples vs. two independent samples. Regression, correlation. Contingency tables. Use of a statistical computer package.
Prerequisite:

This course is intended for students who are not concurrently attending courses on UNB campus. It requires strong self-motivation, initiative and independent study skills. This course is not intended for Science majors.
Course Author:

Dr. Roman Mureika, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Brunswick.
Course Features:

Course notes are available through UNB's online learning system, Desire2Learn. As well, students must independently acquire an instructional, interactive DVD and the course text book.
Course Format:

The course is based on ten interactive units and follows the multimedia ActivStats DVD by Paul Velleman.
Course Texts:

Elementary Statistics, 3rd Canadian Edition, Triola, Goodman, Law and LaBute,  ISBN: 978-0-321-22597-9.

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664
unb.bkstr.ca
Assignments & Examinations:

The final grade in this course is based assigned problems and a final exam.

The final examination must be written no later than six months from the effective commencement date, unless special permission has been granted for an extension of time.
Time Limit:

Six months
Fees:

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Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.
Methods of Payment:

Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
Cheque or money order (Mail to UNB College of Extended Learning, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3)
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