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    Introduction to Statistics

    Professor: April Lane Hartmann

    Content Specialist: Aric LaBarr

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    Introduction to Statistics is not just about math. The course's central theme is to help you learn to understand the world from patterns in data. "Beyond the formula" skills are emphasized. This course will require you to: think critically, be skeptical, think about spread and variation in data (rather than just about the center of data), move beyond a "memorize the answer" approach, and think about how to make inferences from data. Some mathematical skill is required to work with elementary statistics, but mathematical manipulations will be replaced by relying on technology for the calculations and graphics; this will allow more emphasis to be placed on the "beyond the formula" skills mentioned above. This course requires more intellectual effort than the low mathematical level suggests! It is related to every other course you may study. The course is elementary in mathematical level but conceptually rich in statistical ideas and in its aim to improve your data-analytic skills and your ability to apply statistical methods with understanding.

    Course Objectives

    This course will enable you to:

    1. Incorporate statistical thinking into your everyday lives;
    2. Acquire the necessary data-gathering, data-analysis, and interpretation/communication expertise to meet the challenges of a more demanding global environment;
    3. See and analyze the hidden patterns God has placed in the world through data.


    Required Assignments

    1. View all online lectures and read all articles on each topic. Active engagement with course materials prior to attempting the quiz is required for each unit. If a resource is provided in multiple formats, simply choose whichever format best supports your learning. CLI’s system tracks your viewing history to determine meaningful engagement. Make sure you are logged into your student account when viewing or downloading the materials.

    2. Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions for each quiz. Each quiz covers the readings and video lectures for that unit. Once a quiz has started, you must finish it, and you cannot retake it. 

    Quizzes must be completed independently. The use of AI tools, search engines, other websites, or assistance from other individuals is prohibited.

    Quizzes are open-note. You may reference your own notes or any of the provided CLI course materials during the quiz. However, you should plan to study materials prior to attempting the quiz.

    Quiz Tip: First answer the questions you know. Then use your own notes or the provided CLI course materials to help answer any questions you are unsure about.

    3. At the end of the course, you will be invited to complete a brief Course Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps CLI evaluate the course and identify opportunities for improvement.


    Course Forum

    Each course forum is located near the beginning of the course, immediately before the first course-content section. The forum allows students to post course-related questions and comments for other currently enrolled students to view and discuss. You can also search previous posts to see whether your question or topic has already been addressed. 

    The forum is intended primarily for peer discussion and may not receive an immediate response. Questions or concerns requiring timely assistance should be directed to the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net.


    Grading Scale

    A  93-100%   A- 90-92%   B+ 87-89%   B  83-86%   B- 80-82%   C+ 77-79%   C  73-76%   C- 70-72%   D+ 67-69%   D  63-66%   D- 60-62%   F  0-59%

    Students' final grade is based on the average of all required quizzes and assignments. Each graded activity is weighted equally unless otherwise stated. The single lowest quiz score will be excluded from the overall grade.

    Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no credit.


    Deadline

    You have 180 days to finish the course. If you have not received a final grade for the course before your enrollment ends, you will be automatically unenrolled, you will receive an “Administrative Withdrawal” for the course on your transcript, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.

    To avoid potential administrative delays or additional fees, please complete all assignments at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.

    If you believe you qualify for a two-week extension, as outlined in our Catalog policies, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net as soon as possible, ideally at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.


    About Professor LaBarr
    My name is Dr Aric LaBarr. Previously, I have been a Director and Senior Data Scientist at a data science consulting firm called Elder Research. Currently, I am an Associate Professor of Analytics at the Institute for Advanced Analytics at North Carolina State University and the co-founder of a small, boutique consulting firm called analytic-AL. I am the husband to a loving wife and the father to two amazing children. My wife and I partner with another couple to lead a small group at our church. We also volunteer with the audio-video team and help partner with the youth ministry when we can. I never grew up around faith, but God called me to a relationship with Jesus Christ when I was in my early 20's helping volunteer at my wife's (then fiancee) church. Since then I have tried to incorporate my faith into everything I do. This led me to create Data4God (www.data4god.com) where you can find out more about my story!