AMS 110, Probability and Statistics for Life Sciences

Catalog Description: A survey of probability theory and statistical techniques with applications to biological and biomedical situations. Topics covered include Markov chain models; binomial, Poisson normal, exponential and chi-square random variables; tests of hypotheses; confidence intervals; t-tests; analysis of variance, regression and contingency tables. May not be taken for credit in addition to AMS 310 .

Prerequisites: One semester of calculus ( AMS 151 or MAT 125 or 131 or 141).

3 credits

Text: Statistics for the Life Sciences, Fourth edition, by Samuels and Witmer, Pearson
ISBN# 9780130413161

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AMS 110 IS ALSO OFFERED DURING SUMMER SCHOOL. CHECK THE SUMMER SCHOOL BULLETIN FOR TIMES.

Topics
1.  Descriptive Statistics –  3 class hours
2.  Basic Concepts of Probability  –  6 class hours
3.  Discrete Probability Distributions  –  7 class hours
4.  Continuous Probability Distributions –  6 class hours
5.  Statistical Estimation –  6 class hours
6.  Hypothesis Testing  – 7 class hours
7.  Regression and Correlation Methods  – 3 class hours
8.  Mid-Term Test and Review – 4 class hours