In Principles of Statistics at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV you can learn the same topics, transfer it and save tuition fees by a mile. This course, worth 3 transferable credits and approved by NCCRS & ACE, is designed to help students at West Virginia Wesleyan College gain practical skills and, preparing them for success in degree programs and real-world careers. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: master key statistical concepts, including descriptive and inferential statistics, probability distributions, measures of central tendency, and dispersion, while differentiating between data types for appropriate statistical treatments; analyze, interpret, and visualize business data using statistical software like Excel, performing accurate and efficient calculations for data manipulation and graph/chart creation; apply statistical methods to real-world business scenarios, using data-driven insights to inform and optimize business strategies, operational efficiencies, and market research; critically assess the quality and reliability of data sources, identify potential biases in statistical analysis, and understand their impact on business decision-making; present statistical findings clearly and concisely, suitable for various audiences, including writing reports and giving presentations to effectively communicate statistical analyses; and hone problem-solving abilities using statistical methods to address complex business challenges, focusing on developing logical and analytical thinking for data-driven problem-solving.