This course develops students’ quantitative reasoning and data literacy skills through the analysis of real-world financial, social, and ethical problems. Students learn to apply basic quantitative methods and mathematical modeling to estimate costs, evaluate outcomes, and support informed decision-making. Students gain hands-on experience managing data, performing calculations, and communicating findings clearly to diverse audiences. The course also focuses on critical evaluation of quantitative information, helping students identify limitations, bias, and misleading uses of data, as well as assess the credibility and ethical use of data sources. Students will use data effectively to analyze real-world issues, support reasoned conclusions, and engage as informed citizens. Three semester hours.
GNED 200: Quantitative Literacy Competency
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