MATH 1030 Introduction to Statistics - Fond Du Lac Tribal and ...

B. Ability to Communicate (the ability to listen, read, comprehend, and/or deliver information in
a variety of formats.)
Communication as a general goal is not addressed directly in mathematics courses.
C. Problem Solving (the ability to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate
information to formulate and solve problems.)
1. Learning Goals:
Goal 1: Solve applied problems by analysis, mathematical technique, and reporting
results.
2. Learning Outcomes and Assessments:
Outcome a. Be able to solve applied problems with graphical analysis.
Assessment: Solve homework exercises involving plotting of data.
Assessment: Answer exam problems with descriptive graphs.
Outcome b. Be able to translate word problems into equations for technical solution.
Assessment: Complete homework problems using sampling techniques.
Assessment: Answer exam problems requiring regression analysis.
D. Culture (knowledge of Anishinaabe traditions and culture, knowledge of one’s own traditions
and culture, knowledge of others’ traditions and cultures, and/or respect for global diversity.)
Culture is not directly addressed in mathematics courses.
Documentation for MnTC
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
IV. Course Content (Outline the major topics covered in this course.)
1. Introduction to set theory and counting.
2. Simple probability models.
3. Normal distribution models.
4. Descriptive statistics.
5. Other probability models.
6. Regression analysis and correlation.
7. Sampling techniques.
(revised October 2009)