<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Limited to Master of Applied Statistics students. Designed for physical and social sciences students who are interested in using statistics and its applications for forecasting and data-driven decisions and for life sciences and medical school students who are interested in modeling of historical data to predict outcomes. Introduction to state-of-art statistical methods that rely on historical data collected in past to forecast future outcomes. Coverage of models used for forecasting only one measurement type and models used to forecast several types of measurements simultaneously. S/U or letter grading.</p>

Statistics

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department introduces students to the science of data through three sequences: theoretical statistics, data analysis, and statistical computing.

General Catalog

Introduction to Forecasting

STATS 415

4 units