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MATH 240 Probability 6 credits
Introduction to probability and its applications. Topics include discrete probability, random variables, independence, joint and conditional distributions, expectation, limit laws and properties of common probability distributions.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 120 or MATH 211 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton MATH 211 or better Requisite Equivalency or equivalent.
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STAT 120 Introduction to Statistics 6 credits
Introduction to statistics and data analysis. Practical aspects of statistics will be emphasized, including extensive use of programming in the statistical software R, interpretation and communication of results. Topics include: exploratory data analysis, correlation and linear regression, design of experiments, the normal distribution, randomization approach to inference, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Students who have taken Mathematics 211 are encouraged to consider the more advanced Mathematics 240/Statistics 250 Probability/Statistical Inference sequence.
Not open to students who have already received credit for Psychology 200/201, Sociology/Anthropology 239 or Statistics 250
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Not open to students that have taken PSYC 200 , PSYC 201, SOAN 239 or STAT 250.
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STAT 230 Applied Regression Analysis 6 credits
A second course in statistics covering simple linear regression, multiple regression and ANOVA, and logistic regression. Exploratory graphical methods, model building and model checking techniques will be emphasized with extensive use of statistical software R to analyze real-life data.
Sophomore Priority section is available
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): STAT 120 or STAT 250 or PSYC 200 or SOAN 239 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Statistics AP exam.
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STAT 250 Introduction to Statistical Inference 6 credits
Introduction to modern mathematical statistics. The mathematics underlying fundamental statistical concepts will be covered as well as applications of these ideas to real-life data. Topics include: resampling methods (permutation tests, bootstrap intervals), classical methods (parametric hypothesis tests and confidence intervals), parameter estimation, goodness-of-fit tests, regression, and Bayesian methods. The statistical package R will be used to analyze data sets.
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 240 with a grade of C- or better.