An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics of both univariate and bivariate data, with practical application to real-world data, including appropriate data collection techniques. The course briefly introduces discrete and continuous probability models and sampling distributions, and pays particular attention to assumptions embedded in statistical models and appropriate use of technology. A student who has completed STAT 290 - Statistics may subsequently enroll in STAT 190, counting both grades in grade point average, but receiving credit toward graduation only for STAT 190.