Quantitative Reasoning

The mental rigor resulting from quantitative study has been celebrated since ancient times, and applications of quantitative methods have proven critical to many different disciplines. Mathematics and statistics are basic tools for the natural and the social sciences, and they have become useful in many of the humanities as well. Information technology and the rigorous dissection of logical arguments in any discipline depend on algorithms and formal logical constructs. An educated person must be able to use quantitative information to make, understand, and evaluate arguments.

Many quantitative reasoning courses are taught through the departments of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Such courses may also be found in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology and Geophysics, Philosophy, Physics, and Psychology.

Additional Resources

• Distributional Requirements chart
• Science and Quantitative Courses at Yale
• Yale College Programs of Study (YCPS)