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Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

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.

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Fall
Winter
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Starting at $1,045.00
As few as 10 weeks
5.0

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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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404984
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 02, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 9436
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405017
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Friday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405018
Fee:
$1,045.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Fri Sep 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Nov 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Nov 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Nov 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Nov 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Dec 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Dec 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405019
Fee:
$1,045.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Calculator (scientific or graphing)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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