STAT 0116: Introduction to Statistical Science
Fall 2026 · Middlebury College
Section A
ClassMon/Wed 11:15–12:30 · Warner Hall 101
LabTue 11:15–12:30 · Munroe Hall 317
Section B
ClassTue/Thu 12:45–2:00 · 75 Shannon St 102
LabWed 12:45–2:00 · Warner Hall 101
Welcome
This course focuses on a practical introduction to statistical methods and analysis of data. We will use real data from the natural and social sciences to explore the concept of sampling variability, and understand why the presence of sampling variability demands that we introduce statistical methodology when answering questions from data. Topics include descriptive statistics, an introduction to probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis tests, and confidence intervals, with computing in R throughout.
Instructor
Christian Stratton
Warner Hall 203
Office Hours
Monday 3:30 - 4:30
Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Friday 1:00 - 2:00
Chance or appointment
Textbooks
- Intro to Modern Statistics by Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel and Johanna Hardin
- Modern Dive by Chester Ismay and Albert Kim
Q-Center Tutor
Riley Swint
- Monday 4:00 - 6:00 at the Q-Center
- Also by appointment
Grader
Z Yang
- Sunday 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Warner 2XX
Grader
Christine Zhang
- Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 PM in Warner 2XX
Upcoming due dates
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