Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MATH 5233 - Data Analysis and Probability


Description: A course designed for elementary mathematics specialist and the elementary or middle school mathematics teacher. The course will provide an analysis of data using descriptive statistics to present data in graphical form, models of best fit, and regression analysis.  A study of experimental design and hypotheses testing will enable the students to complete their individual class project in which a question is asked, an experiment is designed, data is collected, and a statistical analysis is performed.  The course will also highlight basic concepts of probability involving method selection, models, and measuring likelihood.  The course will also emphasize pedagogical content knowledge so that the teacher can guide, evaluate, and improve students’ learning.

Credit Hours: 3