Statistics
Faculty: Selected faculty from the Departments of Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, and Sociology.
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Statistics (STAT), a branch of applied mathematics, studies the methodology for the collection and analysis of data and the use of data to make inferences under conditions of uncertainty. Statistics plays a fundamental role in the social and natural sciences, as well as in business, industry, and government.
The statistics program is offered cooperatively by the Departments of Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, and Sociology. The program is administered by an Interdisciplinary Statistics Committee headed by the Statistics Program director, who is appointed by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences. The statistics minor is administered by the Department of Mathematics. Students interested in a statistics minor are encouraged to discuss course selection with a statistics faculty member from any discipline.
Minor
16 semester hours minimum
- STAT 231 or 341
- At least eight semester hours from the other statistic courses
- CSCE 120 or 144
Typical Programs for a Minor
The statistics courses chosen for a statistics minor will vary with the interests of the student. Some typical programs leading to a statistics minor are listed below:
For students interested in mathematics, graduate or professional work in statistics, or an actuarial career:
- STAT 341, 342, 348
- CSCE 120 or 144
For students interested in economics or business:
- STAT 231, 341
- ECON 344
- CSCE 120 or 144
For students interested in other social sciences:
- STAT 233, 341
- ECON 344 or STAT 232 (Psychology students should choose STAT 232)
- CSCE 120 or 144
For students interested in natural sciences:
- STAT 341, 342, 348
- CSCE 120 or 144