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aria-label="primary-content" role="main"> <div class="formatted-text"> <div class='aside aside--media aside--page-top'> <div class='captioned-media '> <figure> <img src='/img/content/3599-hero-1.jpg' alt='' class='' />  </figure> </div> </div> <h2>Course description</h2> <p>Statistics is about understanding the world through data. We are surrounded by data, so there is a lot to understand. Covers data exploration and display, data gathering methods, probability, and statistical inference methods through contingency tables and linear regression. The emphasis is on thinking scientifically, understanding what is commonly done with data (and doing some of it for yourself), and laying a foundation for further study. Students learn to use statistical software and simulation tools to discover fundamental results. They use computers regularly; the test includes both multimedia materials and a software package. This course does not focus on data from any particular discipline, but will use real-world examples from a wide variety of disciplines and current events.</p> <p>Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 2100, CRP 1200, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PUBPOL 2100, PUBPOL 2101, PSYCH 2500, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100, STSCI 2150. <h2>Prerequisites</h2> <p>Introductory algebra</p> <a name='1121'></a> <h3 >Winter 2025: Online course</h3> <div class='color-block color-block--gray ' style='margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 10px;'> <div class='promo'> <div class='image-blurb blurb'> <div class='blurb__aside image-blurb__image' style='max-width: 115px;'> <img src='/img/people/625_285x285.jpg' alt='Thomas DiCiccio' class='' > </div> <div class='blurb__text image-blurb__text'> <header class='blurb__title h5'>Thomas DiCiccio</header> <div class='blurb__body image-blurb__body'>Associate Professor</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <table border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' class='class-table' role='presentation'> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap width='1%'>Section ID:</td><td width='99%'>ILRST 2100 001-LEC</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Number:</td><td>1121</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Session:</td><td>3-week Winter session</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Class dates:</td><td>January 2-18, 2025</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Final exam/project due:</td><td>Saturday January 18, 9 AM - 12 PM / Online (see <a href='/courses/students/academics/final-exams'>Final exams</a>)</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Time / room:</td><td>M-F 9 AM - 11:55 AM / Online </td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Mode of instruction:</td><td><a href='/courses/students/academics/course-select'>Online (sync)</a></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Credit:</td><td>4</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Instructor:</td><td>DiCiccio, T. (tjd9)</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Notes:</td><td>Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 2100, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, ILRST 2100/STSCI 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PAM 2101, PSYCH 2500, SOC 3010, STSCI 2150.</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Related:</td><td><a href='#1123'>ILRST 2100 201-DIS</a><br></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Related:</td><td>Co-offered with : <a href='/courses/roster/ilrst-5100'>ILRST 5100 001-LEC</a><br>Cross-listed with <a href='/courses/roster/stsci-2100'>STSCI 2100 001-LEC</a><br></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>To enroll:</td><td> <p>See <a href='/courses/programs/online/faq'>Online Learning FAQs</a>.</p> <p>This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.</p></td></tr> </table> <a name='1123'></a> <h3 >Winter 2025: Online course</h3> <div class='color-block color-block--gray ' style='margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 10px;'> <div class='promo'> <div class='image-blurb blurb'> <div class='blurb__aside image-blurb__image' style='max-width: 115px;'> <img src='/img/people/625_285x285.jpg' alt='Thomas DiCiccio' class='' > </div> <div class='blurb__text image-blurb__text'> <header class='blurb__title h5'>Thomas DiCiccio</header> <div class='blurb__body image-blurb__body'>Associate Professor</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <table border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' class='class-table' role='presentation'> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap width='1%'>Section ID:</td><td width='99%'>ILRST 2100 201-DIS</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Number:</td><td>1123</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Session:</td><td>3-week Winter session</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Class dates:</td><td>January 2-18, 2025</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Final exam/project due:</td><td>Friday January 17, 12 PM - 1 PM / Online (see <a href='/courses/students/academics/final-exams'>Final exams</a>)</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Time / room:</td><td>M-F 12 PM - 1 PM / Online </td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Mode of instruction:</td><td><a href='/courses/students/academics/course-select'>Online (sync)</a></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Credit:</td><td>0</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Grade:</td><td>Graded (no audit)</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Instructor:</td><td>DiCiccio, T. (tjd9)</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Max. enroll:</td><td>120</td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Related:</td><td>You will be auto-enrolled in <a href='#1121'>ILRST 2100 001-LEC</a><br></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>Related:</td><td>Cross-listed with <a href='/courses/roster/stsci-2100'>STSCI 2100 201-DIS</a><br>Co-offered with : <a href='/courses/roster/ilrst-5100'>ILRST 5100 201-DIS</a><br></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td nowrap>To enroll:</td><td><a class="button button--cta" href="/courses/register/credit" role="button"> <div class="button__content">Register now <svg alt="" class="icon " role="presentation"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-right"></use></svg></div></a> <p>See <a href='/courses/programs/online/faq'>Online Learning FAQs</a>.</p> <p>This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.</p></td></tr> </table> </div> </section> <section class="secondary-content" aria-label="secondary-content" role="navigation"> <div class="color-block "> <div class='card card--program'> <div class='card__body'> <div class='card__superhead program__superhead'></div> <div class='headline-group card__title program__title h3'> <a href='/courses/roster' class='arrow head'>Courses</a> </div> <div class='card__editorial program__description'><ul class='strip-list secondary-nav'> <li><a href='/courses/students/academics' class='arrow'>Academics</a></li> <li><a href='/courses/programs/summer' class='arrow'>Summer Session overview</a></li> <li><a href='/courses/programs/winter' class='arrow'>Winter Session overview</a></li> <li><a href='/courses/roster/fall-spring' class='arrow'>Fall & Spring study overview</a></li> <li><a href='/courses/programs/online' class='arrow'>Online Learning overview</a></li> <li><a href='/courses/roster/past' class='arrow'>Past course rosters</a></li> </ul>  </div> <div class='card__footer program__date'></div> </div>  </div>  </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="site-footer"> <div class="footer-prefix"> </div> <div class="logo-row"> <div class="logo-row__container"> <div class="logo-wrapper"> <img src="/img/logos/CornellSCE4.svg" alt="Cornell University School of Continuing Education"> </div> <div class="logo-row__nav"><a href="/sce/about" class="arrow">About SCE</a><a href="/sce/support" class="arrow">Give to SCE</a><a href="/courses/about/contact" class="arrow">Contact us</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer__bar"> <div class="site-footer__bar__container"> <ul> <li><a href="/sce/policy">SCE Policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://privacy.cornell.edu/privacy-cornell/university-privacy-statement">Privacy Notice</a></li> <li><a href="/sce/policy/copyright">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="/sce/policy/land">Land Acknowledgment</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href='/sce/about/web-contact'>Website assistance</a></li> <li><a href='#' class='back-to-top' id='back-to-top'>Back to Top <svg class="icon" role="presentation" preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMin meet"><use xlink:href="/img/sprites/standard_icons.svg#design--arrow-up-end" /></svg></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="/lib/js/main.js" defer></script> <script src="/lib/js/addon.js" defer></script> <script async src="https://siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_6120104.js"></script> </body> </html>