MAT 200 Statistics          
Module 1: The Nature of Probability and Statistics        
                       
Video Lectures:                  
  Overview: What is Statistics          
  Statistical Thinking          
  Types of Data and Types of Data II (YouTube)          
  Critical Thinking          
  Collecting Sample Data          
                       
Lecture Notes:                  
  The Nature of Probability and Statistics          
                       
Reading Assignment:                  
  Chapter 1: Statistics & Problem Solving (Hawkes)          
                       
Objectives:                  
  After completing this module you should be able to      
      1. Demonstrate knowledge of statistical terms.  
      2. Differentiate between the two branches of statistics.  
      3. Identify types of data.  
      4. Identify the measurement level for each variable.  
      5. Identify the four basic sampling techniques.  
      6. Explain the difference between an observational and an experimental study.  
      7. Explain how statistics can be used and misused.  
      8. Explain the importance of computers and calculators in statistics.