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SC/MATH 1131: Introduction to Statistics I 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: Topic Summary and Exam Tips 
Part 02: Exam Practice Questions and Answers 
Part 03: Sample Examination 
Part 04: Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
 
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YorkU - SC/MATH 1131: Introduction to Statistics I

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	York University
Department	Mathematics and Statistics
Course Code	SC/MATH 1131
Course Name	Introduction to Statistics I
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	59

Get ready for SC/MATH 1131: Introduction to Statistics I at York University with a clear, practical study guide. It combines exam-style questions, step-by-step notes, and advice on avoiding common mistakes. Each chapter explains the core ideas, shows the methods in action with worked examples, and then gives you space to practice. Round out your preparation with sample exam papers and complete answer keys to check your approach and timing.

Statistics is the science of data, and this course will introduce you to some basic, yet incredibly useful, statistical techniques. Key areas of focus include graphical and numerical methods for summarizing both univariate and bivariate data, random variables and probability distributions, sampling variability, and sampling distributions. You will also learn about estimation and hypothesis testing using a single sample. Furthermore, you will explore comparisons between two populations and introduce linear regression techniques.

Prerequisite:

Recommended: At least one 12U mathematics course or equivalent.

Course Credit Exclusion:

SC/MATH 2560 3.00
SC/MATH 2930 3.00
GL/MATH/MODR 1610 3.00
SC/BIOL 2060 3.00

Note: This course is a prerequisite for:

SC/MATH 2131 3.00
SC/MATH 3330 3.00
SC/MATH 3333 3.00
SC/MATH 4143 3.00

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