Liberal Arts and Sciences: Statistics

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Statistics and Mathematics Courses. 10 to 17 hours of calculus and elementary course work, and 18 to 24 hours of 300-level courses.

Supporting Course Work. 12 hours of approved courses in an area of statistical application.

Statistics is the science of modeling, summarizing, and analyzing data, and of using mathematics and computing tools to make predictions and decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statistical ideas are applicable in any area involving quantitative measurement and in almost every area of scholarly pursuit. The major is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of statistical inference and a familiarity with the methods of applied statistical analysis. It can be used as preparation for a career in business, industry, or government, or as a preparation for further graduate study in statistics or in a related area.

REQUIREMENTS see footnote 1

1. Calculus through MATH 242 or MATH 245 or equivalent.

2. MATH 315 or MATH 318.

3. MATH 247 or MATH 280 (advanced calculus).

4. STAT 310 and STAT 311 (statistical inference I-II).

5. STAT 324 or STAT 325 (linear models).

6. Three courses chosen from the following lists, at least two of which must be from list a:

a. Other statistics courses: STAT 326, STAT 327, STAT 328, STAT 329, STAT 330; or MATH 366; or the course in requirement 5 above not used for that requirement.

b. Preparation for post graduate study: MATH 346 or MATH 348, and MATH 344 or MATH 347.

7. A working knowledge of a programming language (satisfied, for instance, by C S 101, C S 105, or C S 121 ).

8. Supporting course work: At least 12 hours in a secondary subject in which statistical methods are applicable. No more than 6 of these hours may be in courses emphasizing statistical methods. Course selection must have adviser approval.

Departmental Distinction. Distinction will be awarded on the basis of the selection of 300-level courses in statistics and the grade-point average in required courses.

Footnotes: 1. It is strongly recommended that STAT 100 be taken during the freshman or sophomore year as an early introduction to statistical ideas. Highly prepared students who are able to take STAT 310 before the junior year should not take STAT 100.

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