Statistics Minor

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Banner Code: STIC

School: Volgenau School of Engineering
Department: Statistics

The minor in Statistics provides students with a background in the theory and application of statistical methodology. It is intended to complement undergraduate degree programs in the Volgenau School and the College of Science, especially those programs that require MATH 113 , MATH 114 , and STAT 344  as a part of the major requirements.

To be admitted to the minor, students must have completed MATH 113 and MATH 114 with a grade of C or better.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Statistics requires 15 credit hours of course work. Grades of C or better are required in all courses. At least 8 credits must be in courses not required by the student’s major.

Core Requirements Credits: 12

STAT 344 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists I Credits: 3
STAT 354 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists II Credits: 3
STAT 362 - Introduction to Computer Statistical Packages Credits: 3
STAT 456 - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 3

One course chosen from:

STAT 455 - Experimental Design Credits: 3
STAT 463 - Introduction to Exploratory Data Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 465 - Nonparametric Statistics and Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 474 - Introduction to Survey Sampling Credits: 3

Total: 15 credits

Notes:

STAT 346
and a course in statistics, such as
STAT 250
, can be substituted for the
STAT 344
core requirement.
Students enrolled in the Mathematics, BS  may substitute
MATH 351
  and
MATH 352
  for
STAT 344
  and
STAT 354
.

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