This is a course in introductory statistics for engineers with emphasis on modern product improvement techniques. Besides exploratory data analysis, basic probability, distribution theory and statistical inference, special topics include experimental design, regression, control charts and acceptance sampling. In addition to two lectures a week, students will attend a computer lab once a week. Not open to students who have received credit for 36-201, 36-207/70-207, 36-226, 36-626, or 36-247.