Overview
The Statistics major is designed to provide a general introduction to the practice of statistics for students who intend to pursue study at the graduate level or seek employment in industry or government. Courses are selected to provide sufficient theoretical background for future graduate-level research work, exposure to modern techniques … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Statistics major is a designated capstone major. Students are prepared for future academic studies, as well as for careers in which understanding, analyzing, communication, and organizing data are of central importance. The capstone gives students an opportunity to put into practice concepts and ideas that otherwise might remain theoretical … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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Ability to restate an investigative question in terms of a statistical model or algorithm
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Verbally communicate statistical results clearly to a non-technical audience
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Successfully relate theoretical concepts to a real-world problem in a written report
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Demonstrated ability to find research literature appropriate to the investigative task
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Deliver reproducible statistical analyses using accepted practices of the research community
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Demonstrated ability to verbally and orally communicate statistical results to both technical and non-technical audiences