Introduction to Statistics introduces students to fundamental concepts in statistics and probability,
fostering statistical thinking. It aims to equip students with the skills to perform basic statistical analyses
on simple datasets. Key topics include descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous random
variables, sampling distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem. The focus is on applying statistical
methods and interpreting results. Instead of focusing on advanced mathematics, the course emphasizes
the underlying principles of statistics, using simulations to demonstrate essential mathematical ideas
rather than relying on theoretical derivations.