Students will be able to:

1. State, explain, and provide practical examples of the three types of observations that different statistical procedures allow.
2. Explain differences between positive and negative correlations.
3. Describe and explain differences between three different sampling methods.
4. Give examples to illustrate understanding of the two principle questions that statistics answer.
5. Explain the concept of probability and how this concept is used when conducting experimental research.
6. Show an understanding of type I and type II errors by providing a practical example.

(Revised 1/16/98)