Summary
Introductory Statistics follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

Senior Contributing Authors
Barbara Illowsky, De Anza College
Susan Dean, De Anza College

Introductory statistics course developed through the Ohio Department of Higher Education OER Innovation Grant. The course is part of the Ohio Transfer Module and is also named TMM010. For more information about credit transfer between Ohio colleges and universities please visit: www.ohiohighered.org/transfer.Team LeadKameswarrao Casukhela                     Ohio State University – LimaContent ContributorsEmily Dennett                                       Central Ohio Technical CollegeSara Rollo                                            North Central State CollegeNicholas Shay                                      Central Ohio Technical CollegeChan Siriphokha                                   Clark State Community CollegeLibrarianJoy Gao                                                Ohio Wesleyan UniversityReview TeamAlice Taylor                                           University of Rio GrandeJim Cottrill                                             Ohio Dominican University

The study of a population, a process or a relationship of interest begins with collecting relevant data from representative samples. A good understanding of the key terms will help us design appropriate statistical analysis of the collected data.Learning Objectives:Distinguish the terms – population, parameter, sample, statistics, and other key terms.Distinguish between different types of statistical studies – observational, experimental, retrospective or prospectiveLearn about different levels of measurement, data types, and variablesLearn about different ways of collecting data – Sampling Methods and ExperimentsIdentify sources of measurement bias and variability

The study of a population, a process or a relationship of interest begins with collecting relevant data from representative samples. A good understanding of the key terms will help us design appropriate statistical analysis of the collected data.Learning Objectives:Distinguish between the terms – population, parameter, sample, statistics, and other key terms.Distinguish between different types of statistical studies – observational, experimental, retrospective or prospectiveLearn about different levels of measurement, data types, and variablesLearn about different ways of collecting data – Sampling Methods and ExperimentsIdentify sources of measurement bias and variabilityTextbook Material: Chapter 1, Sampling & DataSuggested Homework AssignmentChapter 1 – Pages 47 – 60 - Problems 42 to 62, 65, 67, 73, 74, 75, 78, 87, 91