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Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

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STATS XL 10

This introductory course covers statistical understanding including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference, and regression as descriptive tool.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,045.00

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What you can learn.

Gain an appreciation for the subject of statistics and understand the role it plays in science
Explore statistical methods used in data analysis
Develop ability to reason and make conclusions based on data
Perform a Hypothesis Test (HT) based on data
Perform a simple linear regression analysis
Use mathematical principles of probability and symbolic representations to interpret discrete and continuous random variable

About This Course

This course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference and regression as a descriptive tool. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
Three years of high school mathematics.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406631
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 13, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS : EXPLORING THE WORLD THROUGH DATA by GOULD, ROBERT, RYAN, COLLEEN N., WONG, REBECCA, AND RYAN, COLLEEN
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Time
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Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Michael Tsiang
REG#
406630
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Notes

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
ESSENTIAL STATISTICS by GOULD, ROBERT, RYAN, COLLEEN N., WONG, REBECCA, AND RYAN, COLLEEN
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Jaime Vallejo Valadez
REG#
406629
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Notes

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
ESSENTIAL STATISTICS by GOULD, ROBERT, RYAN, COLLEEN N., WONG, REBECCA, AND RYAN, COLLEEN
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.