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ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS

STAT 849
Course Description

Gain thorough grounding in modern statistical methods and theory. Classical and modern statistical techniques, including linear regression models, diagnostic tools, prediction, generalized linear regression models, random effect models, experimental design, and model selection. Apply these techniques to dataset in specific contexts.

Prerequisties

Declared in Statistics MS, Statistics PhD, Biomedical Data Science PhD, Biomedical Data Science MS, Business PhD, or Statistics Doctoral Minor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

4

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.52

-2.29% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.17% from Historical

A Rate
33.33%

-25.13% from Historical

Class Size
33

7.36% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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