An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics intended to give an understanding of statistical techniques and applications in a wide variety of disciplines. Topics include measures of central tendency; dispersion and position; correlation and regression; probability and probability distributions, including binomial and normal; the Central Limit Theorem; parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Students critically analyze data, acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias, and develop well-reasoned arguments to form conclusions. Statistical software is used.Prerequisite(s): MTH 096 with a grade of B- or better; or any of the following with a grade of C or better: MTH 104, MTH 140, MTH 141, MTH 152, MTH 165 (or higher); or MCC Level 7 mathematics placement.