| SOCS 1108 Introductory Applied Statistics I,
3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 0210 or MATH 0220 (C or better) or required score on the Math placement test
This course is designed for students who need a practical understanding of elementary statistics. Topics covered include descriptive statistics; probability; normal and binomial distributions; elementary hypothesis testing; chi-squared and t-tests; correlation; and linear regression some nonparametric tests, and analysis of variance. Students will also learn how to use a statistical software package.
SOCS 1109 Introductory Applied Statistics II,
3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or SOCS 1108 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
A continuation of SOC 1108. Topics include analysis of variance; multiple and single variable regression analysis; non-parametric tests; goodness-of-fit tests; contingency tables; time series analysis; quality control; model building; decision analysis; and experimental design.
SOCS 1172 Honors Seminar on Leadership,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 2 and 9)
A directed in-depth study of the changing nature of leadership and leadership patterns. Topics include leadership development, tasks of leadership, uses and abuses of power, motivating others, and sharing leadership responsibilities with constituents and followers.
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