SPECIAL TOPICS IN STATISTICS

STAT 479

Special topics of interest in undergraduate students.

STAT 601

Provides a thorough grounding in modern statistical methods. The specific learning outcomes for the course are to understand data collection in context (how/why data were collected, key questions under study); explore data by effective graphical and numerical summaries; understand probability concepts and models as tools for studying random phenomena and for statistical inference; analyze data using appropriate, modern statistical models, methods, and software; understand the statistical concepts underlying methods; develop the ability to interpret results and critically evaluate the methods used; communicate data analysis and key findings in context.

STAT 602

Provides a thorough grounding in modern statistical methods. The specific learning outcomes for the course are to understand data collection in context (how/why data were collected, key questions under study); explore data by effective graphical and numerical summaries; understand probability concepts and models as tools for studying random phenomena and for statistical inference; analyze data using appropriate, modern statistical models, methods, and software; understand the statistical concepts underlying methods; develop the ability to interpret results and critically evaluate the methods used; communicate data analysis and key findings in context.

STAT 992

Special topics in statistics at the graduate level. Subject matter varies.

STAT 613

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.