ADMT 1801 Data Analysis and Probability

This course takes a practical approach to learning the basics of statistics and probability for Business majors. It covers quantitative reasoning and incorporates the interpretation of numerical data. Students are presented with the key tasks of 1) collecting data, 2) summarizing data, and then 3) interpreting data. The course covers descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and variability (interquartile range, standard deviation). The course also covers inferential statistics including drawing conclusions about a population based on sample data and analyses including correlation, t-test, and simple / multiple linear regressions.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.46 / 5 · Very Good
41 responses
Instructor rating
4.59 / 5 · Excellent
41 responses
Terms evaluated
6
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Tristan Johnson5.05.04.84.85.04.84.84.57–9 hrs/week4 of 8
Fall 2025Tristan Johnson4.64.75.05.05.05.04.94.24–6 hrs/week7 of 16
Spring 2025Tristan Johnson4.64.64.84.84.34.94.74.74–6 hrs/week9 of 13
Fall 2024Tristan Johnson4.74.84.85.04.84.84.84.54–6 hrs/week6 of 13
Spring 2024Tristan Johnson4.24.44.44.74.44.54.54.51–3 hrs/week11 of 15
Fall 2023Tristan Johnson—————————4 of 6

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Kaili Mauricio
    Spring 2027
  • Tristan Johnson
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.59/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Kaili Mauricio · W 06:15PM-07:45PM;WCAS Only · Offered
  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Tristan Johnson · M 06:15PM-07:45PM · Offered