Statistics Minor

Program Overview

This program provides a solid foundation in statistics, covering essential concepts such as calculus, linear algebra, and statistical methods. Students can tailor their studies by selecting restricted elective courses that align with their interests, such as survey sampling, regression analysis, or biostatistics. The program prepares graduates for careers in various fields where statistical analysis is crucial.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses (16 hours):

• MATH 120 Calculus I [GEQR] (4 hours)
• MATH 122 Elementary Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• STAT 170 Elementary Statistics [GEQR] (3 hours)
• See note
• STAT 271 Introduction to Computations in Statistics (3 hours)
• STAT 360 Statistical Methods (3 hours)
• or STAT 370 Probability and Statistics I (3 hours)

Note:

With advisor approval, a student may substitute STAT 170 with another "Introduction to Statistics" course.

Restricted Elective Courses (9 hours):

Select nine credit hours from the following:

• STAT 460 Applied Survey Sampling (3 hours)
• STAT 461 Linear Regression Analysis (3 hours)
• STAT 462 Design and Analysis of Experiments (3 hours)
• STAT 463 Statistical Data Analysis (3 hours)
• STAT 468 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 hours)