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STATISTICAL METHODS FOR DATA SCIENCE

STAT 613
Course Description

Provides a thorough grounding in modern statistical methods. Introduces statistical techniques and methods of data analysis, including data description, linear regression models, diagnostic tools, prediction and model selection, and experimental design.

Prerequisties

Declared in Data Science MS or Data Engineering MS

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.75

-0.76% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
50%

-10.34% from Historical

Class Size
32

23.08% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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