Introductory Statistics

The Introductory Statistics course prepares students for their future by helping them be critical consumers of statistical information in their everyday lives. The course focuses on techniques for interpreting and communicating the meaning of data by emphasizing conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and verbal explanation of data. Students who successfully complete the Introductory Statistics course in Achieve have demonstrated: • Statistical thinking and problem-solving skills • Conceptual understanding and ability to articulate statistical principles • Educated consumption of statistical data • Application of active learning methodologies to learning statistics • Ability to use technology to explore concepts and analyze data • Understanding through various formative and summative assessment