BHCC Pre-Statistics

Course Number: C239a /
Category: Mathematics /
Credits: 1 /
Recommended Grades: 11,12 /
Level: Early College /
Length: Semester /
Description: Statistics provides tools for describing variability in data and for making informed decisions that take it into account.’ (Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, 2011) This course is designed to give students the tools to describe variability as well as explore methods and concepts related to comparing statistics and making inferences. Topics include being able to summarize and analyze data distributions both numerically and graphically. Evaluating linear equations while understanding the concepts of slope, intercepts, inequalities, correlation and regression will be discussed. The concept of probability and probability distributions will be introduced for both discrete and continuous variables. In order to satisfy requirements for earning a math credit, you must continue on into “Statistics” during the subsequent semester. If you pass this class, you will be able to earn college credit at Bunker Hill Community College. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and a teacher recommendation.