Stat 243

Course Description

Focuses on the interpretation and communication of statistical concepts. Introduces exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distributions, point and interval estimates, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and elements of probability and correlation. Uses technology when appropriate. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. MTH 243, STAT 243, and STAT 243Z are equivalent. The PCC Mathematics Department recommends that students take MTH courses in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: MTH 95 or MTH 98 or higher, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
Math 243 Links
The complete Course Content and Outcome Guide can be found at the following : Link to CCOGS

Picture of the Stat Texbook

Link to Online Textbook

Online Resources

OpenIntro is focused on increasing access to education by developing free, high-quality education materials. In addition to textbooks, we provide the following accompanying resources to help teachers and students be successful.
  • Video overviews for each section of the textbook
  • Lecture slides for each section of the textbook
  • Casio and TI calculator tutorials
  • Video solutions for selected section and chapter exercises
  • Quizlet sets for each chapter
  • Tableau public page to further interact with data sets.
  • Online, interactive version of textbook. Developed by Emiliano Vega and Ralf Youtz of Portland Community College using PreTeXt.