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Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Course Details

  • Acronym

    Q SCI 381

  • Quarter

    Spring 2026

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Statistics

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc, RSN

  • Prerequisites

    either MATH 120, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, Q SCI 190, Q SCI 291, or a minimum score of 2 on the AP MATH test (AB or BC).

Course Description

Applications to biological and natural resource problems stressing the formulation and interpretation of statistical tests. Random variables, expectations, variances, binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, normal, chi-square, “t” and “F” distributions. Course overlaps with: STMATH 341; STMATH 390; and TME 351.

Registration restrictions:

Precalculus is required. To check if you are prepared, take the Guided Self‑Placement for
Math 124 at https://tinyurl.com/uwmathgsp. A score of 8 or higher indicates you are prepared for QSCI 291.
Questions? Email cqs@uw.edu

Major requirements: Statistics

Minor requirements: Core