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Introduction to Statistics for Biology
JUNE 22, 2026 — AUGUST 13, 2026
STATS141
Details:
Time: No Topic - No Type
Units: 5
Class Number: 11363
Interest Area: Math and Data Science
Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
Interest Area: Math and Data Science
Course Format & Length: In Person, 8 Weeks
Cross Listing: BIO141 INTRO TO STATS FOR BIOLOGY
Grading Basis: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Description:
Statistical methods for biological and medical applications. Collecting data (random sampling, randomized experiments); describing data (numerical and graphical summaries); probability models; statistical inference (hypothesis tests and confidence intervals). Use of software to conduct probability simulations and data analysis.
Course notes:
This is an introductory course; students with previous experience in statistics should consider taking STATS 191 instead.
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