Lesson 1: Introduction to Statistics
January 19, 2026
Presentation:
- Attendance
- Why Statistics?
- Watch Statistics more useful than Calculus (3 min)
- The Data Science and Analytics Revolution (see HBR articles below)
- Statistics is different
- This won’t be the same old math class.
- Give me and statistics a chance.
- Course Overview
- Syllabus (pdf)
- Bookmark this course page
- Classroom activities
- Exams
- Reviews
- Format of Midterms vs the Final
- Make-up policy
- Grading
- Assignments/activities
- Exams
- Scores posted on Bb
- Textbook (optional): Link to Used Textbook on Amazon
- Mostly pen/paper, some spreadsheet work
- Tips for success in this class
- Attend class!
- Engage with in-class activities and assignments
- Attend the review session prior to each exam
- Study by practicing the problems we work on during class
Activity:
- Recommended (not required)
- Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 6th Edition (textbook on Amazon)
- Reading for Thu
