Introduction to Statistics (MATH 1111)

This course introduces the fundamental ideas of statistics that can be applied to any discipline. Topics include: collection, organization, and presentation of data, inference estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. The course is designed to analyze real-life data using statistical methods. A statistical software program will be used to facilitate the understanding of statistical concepts and analysis of data sets.
Course code: MATH 1111
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MATH&number=1111

Prerequisites

Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a 'C' or equivalent, or active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Schedule 1†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42404January 6, 2025
to April 17, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
41048January 6, 2025
to April 17, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus

Schedule 2†

MATH 1111 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42030January 6, 2025
to April 23, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
42042January 6, 2025
to April 23, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Varies

Schedule 3†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
41047January 14, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B

Schedule 4†

MATH 1111 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
61322May 5, 2025
to June 27, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
61327May 5, 2025
to August 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Varies

Schedule 5†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
61834May 12, 2025
to August 21, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B

Additional Information

  • Describing distributions graphically and numerically
  • Normal probablility distribution
  • Relationships and correlation
  • Regression, residuals and inference for regression
  • Sampling and design of experiments
  • Probability concepts, models and distributions
  • Confidence intervals and tests of significance
  • Inference about population means, two-sample problems
  • Inference about population proportion, comparing two proportions
  • The chi-square test

Recognition - Math 1111 Challenge Exam

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.