Stanford Summer Session Summer Course: Introduction to Statistical Methods: Precalculus
Stanford Summer Session

Stanford Summer Session

Summer Course: Introduction to Statistical Methods: Precalculus

Stanford, USA

Summer Course

8 weeks

English

Full time

20 Jun 2026

USD 7,525

On-Campus

* undergraduate and graduate students | international students needing an I-20 sponsored by Stanford is April 27, 2026 | HS students is March 9, 2026

Key Summary

    About : This summer course focuses on introducing statistical methods within the context of precalculus. It covers essential concepts, ensuring students develop a foundational understanding of statistics alongside their precalculus skills. This course is designed for those seeking to strengthen their analytical abilities through practical applications of statistics.
    Career Outcomes : By completing this course, students may pursue various pathways such as roles in data analysis, finance, or research. Proficiency in statistical methods can enhance employability in industries that require data-driven decision-making and analytical expertise.

Techniques for organizing data, computing, and interpreting measures of central tendency, variability, and association. Estimation, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, t-tests, correlation, and regression. Possible topics: analysis of variance and chi-square tests, computer statistical packages.

Details

STATS 60

  • Class Number: 20161
  • Course Cost: $7525.00
  • Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
  • Units: 5
  • Interest Area: Math and Data Science
  • Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks
  • Instructors: Olga Dekhtyar

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.