MATH 644 - Applied Statistics

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or permission of instructor; some familiarity with basic statistics is desirable.
In this course students will develop an appreciation and understanding of the roles of statistics in their own field of research. Emphases will be placed on making sense of data and applying appropriate statistical methods to summarize and analyze data common to their field of research. Graphing calculators and computer software will be used to analyze and display data. Lecture and self-directed learning will primarily be used. This course is designed for individuals who require a more substantial introduction to statistics that exceeds the rigor of an undergraduate elementary course in statistics.