This course focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to interpret and analyze quantitative information. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and applying conceptually-grounded skills to solve problems in context.
This course is the study of mathematics in the health sciences including medication dosages and applications of algebra and statistics. Students will utilize proportional reasoning and problem-solving strategies to address problems in context.
Introduction to statistics and probability: design of a study, measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, regression; probability, random variables, probability distributions, central limit theorem; inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, etc. Students will be required to use a computer software package to solve various statistical problems. Data analysis projects will be assigned.Â