Course Name
Basic principles of statistics; presentation and analysis of data; averages, median, mode;
Course Description
Number of Units for
Lecture and Laboratory
Number of Contact Hours per
week
Prerequisite
Course Objectives
Course Outline
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
deviations; probability distributions; normal curves and applications; regression analysis and
correlation; application to engineering problems
3 units lecture
3 hours lecture
College Algebra
After completing this course, the student must be able to:
1. Define relevant statistical terms;
2. Discuss competently the following concepts:
2.1 Frequency distribution
2.2 Measures of central tendency
2.3 Probability distribution
2.4 Normal distribution
2.5 Inferential statistics
3. Apply accurately statistical knowledge in solving specific engineering problem situations.
1. Basic concepts
1.1 Definition of Statistical Terms
1.2 Importance of Statistics
2. Steps in Conducting a Statistical Inquiry
3. Presentation of Data
3.1 Textual
3.2 Tabular
3.3 Graphical
4. Sampling Techniques
5. Measures of Central Tendency
5.1 Mean
5.2 Median
5.3 Mode
5.4 Skewness and Kurtosis
6. Measures of Variation
6.1 Range
6.2 Mean Absolute Deviation
6.3 Variance
6.4 Standard Deviation
6.5 Coefficient of Variation
7. Probability Distributions
7.1 Counting Techniques
7.2 Probability
7.3 Mathematical Expectations
7.4 Normal Distributions
8. Inferential Statistics
8.1 Test of Hypothesis
 8.2 Test Concerning Means, Variation, and Proportion
8.3 Contingency Tables
8.4 Goodness-of-Fit Test
9. Analysis of Variance
10. Regression and Correlation
Laboratory Equipment None