Welcome to Elementary Statistics, one of the most useful math courses you will ever take. Every day of our life we encounter statistics in some form. Having a basic knowledge of how data are collected, summarized, and presented will allow you to make educated decisions on both personal and public levels. Statistics is so much more than calculating an average or making a pie chart. In this class, you will learn proper ways to collect meaningful data, how to summarize data with graphs and numerical descriptions, and, most importantly, you will learn how to use data to make inferences (conclusions) about the population as a whole.

If you decide to enroll in Math 117, be prepared for an enjoyable class that will require some hard work. You will be expected to READ the textbook, complete textbook homework exercises from each section (not graded), complete online homework assignments from each chapter (graded), submit 4-5 projects, and take a number of exams (no proctor necessary). All written work is expected to follow proper English guidelines and structure.