Introduction
The following is a brief introduction about the topics to be covered in this course.
Exploring Data: Distributions
How to summarize a large amount of data using graphics and numbers
calculator with statistics functions
Exploring Data: Relationships
How to display and evaluate relationships among data/variables
Data for Decisions
How to collect data for decisions
Probability: The Mathematics of Chance
How to evaluate chance or likelihood
Social Choice: The Impossible Dream
How to arrive a decision in a group
Information Science
How to use various types of code
Savings Models
How to understand various savings models
The Economics of Resources
How to plan on resources