STSCI 5150

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STSCI 5150
Introductory Statistics for Biology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an introduction to data analysis and statistical inference illustrated with biological applications. The computer labs will teach graphical analysis and statistical computation using R. Topics include graphical display, populations and sampling, probability distributions, expectation and variance, estimation, testing, correlation, regression, contingency tables, and the design of experiments. Emphasis is on concepts and the careful modeling of biological data, so that statistical methods are applied properly, pitfalls are avoided, and sound conclusions are reached.


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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 2150

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5134 STSCI 5150   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  5135 STSCI 5150   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5136 STSCI 5150   DIS 202

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    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5137 STSCI 5150   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5138 STSCI 5150   DIS 204

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Smith, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person