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Learn Statistics – Intro to Statistics Course
This Intro to Statistics online course is a critical thinking class designed to help students see order in chaos. Students gain data analysis skills that help them better understand the world and make better decisions—all while earning transferable college credits recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE).
A New Way to Learn Statistics
In this statistics course, students will:
- Explain basic concepts of statistics and probability
- Solve basic statistical problems using R
- Understand, analyze, and criticize quantitative arguments using principles of statistics
- Use statistics to make inferences in a variety of real-world situations
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Intro to Statistics Course from Outlier by Savvas
Interactive, Mastery-Based Learning
Students enjoy cinematic lessons from top-rated lecturers—all in a custom interface built by game designers and education experts to maximize student engagement and retention.
Ultimate Flexibility & Visibility
Whether offered virtually or in a blended classroom, this classroom-ready asynchronous course adapts to your scheduling and staffing needs so you spend less time on tech set up and more time on student outcomes.
Transferable College Credits
Every course comes with the recommendation of the American Council on Education® and an official transcript from reputable university partners.
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Using data to decode our world
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Key Concepts
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Learning Outcomes
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Assessments
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Educator Support
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World-Class Lecturers
Key Statistics Concepts
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Statistics and Data
- The statistical process
- Data and sampling
- Experimental design and ethics
- Frequency distributions, histograms, box plots, and scatter plots
- Measures of center and spread
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Probability
- Rules of probability
- Contingency tables
- Random variables and probability distributions
- Discrete random variables
- Binomial distributions
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Continuous Random Variables and Confidence Intervals
- Continuous random variables and the uniform distribution
- The normal distribution
- The law of large numbers
- The central limit theorem
- Estimating confidence intervals using the normal distribution, the student’s t-distribution, and population proportions
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Hypothesis Testing
- Type I and II errors
- Making decisions about hypotheses
- Matched samples, paired samples, and independent samples
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Other Statistical Analyses
- The chi-square distribution
- Correlation coefficients
- Finding significance
- Linear equations and linear regression
- ANOVA testing
- The f-distribution and the f-ratio
Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic concepts of statistics and probability
- Solve basic statistical problems using R
- Understand, analyze, and criticize quantitative arguments using principles of statistics
Assessments
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Quizzes and Exams
- Course quizzes and exams consist of multiple choice, true/false, select all that apply, matching, and open-response questions. All are autograded by the LMS, so educators can spend more time with students and less time grading.
Educator Support & Dashboard
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Access All Course MaterialEducators and administrators have full access to the Partner Dashboard and all course material from Day 1.
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Encourage Student Mastery
Each course comes with additional tools to resource asynchronous learning:
- Skills crosswalks
- Course component walkthroughs
- Section lesson plans
- Chapter summaries
As an educator, you will receive graphic organizers, lesson plans, exam preparation materials, multi-language learner support resources, and educator guides to best support your students through this course.
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View Course MilestonesEasy-to-use tools show milestone dates and deadlines for the cohort, as well as the full weekly course schedule.
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Monitor Student Progress in Real Time
Coach students throughout the course—from registration to the final exam—with complete reporting on their current course grades, assessment scores, and engagement with course material.
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Download Student Grades & ProgressEducators and administrators can download student grades and full progress report details in CSV format.
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Review Student Submissions for Graded AssessmentsEducators and administrators can view student-submitted answers to assignments, quizzes, and exams.
World-Class Lecturers
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World-Class Lecturers
We selected 4 lecturers who are gifted communicators, each with a passion for teaching the tools of statistics through a critical thinking lens:
- Ashley Carroll, M.S. College of Charleston (Hearst Magazines)
- Olanrewaju Michael Akande, Ph.D., Duke University
- Gregory Matthews, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
- AnnMaria De Mars, Ph.D. University of California, Riverside (7 Generation Games and The Julia Group)
Frequently Asked Questions About Intro to Statistics
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How do students earn college credit from Outlier by Savvas?Students who successfully complete an Outlier by Savvas course can earn up to 3 college credits. All Outlier courses are recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE®), signifying that they meet rigorous college-level standards. Upon completion, students can request an official transcript from the transcripting partner their district selected: University of Pittsburgh, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), or ACE®.
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Are credits earned through Intro to Statistics from Outlier by Savvas transferable?
Yes. Students can submit their official transcript to the college or university they plan to attend for transfer credit consideration. Because transfer credit policies vary by institution, the receiving college or university determines whether and how credits will be applied toward a student's degree program.
In addition, every course underwent rigorous faculty review to earn the recommendation of the American Council on Education (ACE) and ensure students earn highly transferable college credits. More than 3,000 colleges and universities nationwide accept ACE-recommended credits, helping students save time and money on their college journey.
Learn more about ACE and what it means for Outlier by Savvas courses in this article.
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How are Outlier courses structured?
Outlier courses are divided into a series of chapters and sections. Each section contains cinematic video lectures and active learning (our interactive digital textbook) that help students learn the course content.
Students also get tons of practice with interactive question sets and mastery-based quizzes.
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Are there any course prerequisites?No.
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Are there any student eligibility requirements?
Students must be at least 13 years old. Students who enroll in an Outlier course should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework and carefully consider their existing responsibilities and dedication.
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What technology does my school need to take Outlier courses?
Each student must have access to technology that meets the technical requirements noted in this Help Center article.
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What is the minimum/maximum enrollment?
All Outlier courses have unlimited enrollment, with no minimum or maximum. So they easily adapt to your scheduling and staffing needs.
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Is the course completely online?Yes, Outlier courses are 100% online and asynchronous. Your students can learn during any class period—anywhere in the universe with Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer.
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