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2015-2016 University Catalog

STAT 554 - Applied Statistics I

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Application of basic statistical techniques. Focus is on the problem (data analysis) rather than on the theory. Topics include descriptive statistics; exploratory data analysis; sampling distributions; one- and two-sample tests and confidence intervals for means, medians, proportions, and variances; and goodness-of-fit tests. Normal theory is introduced first with discussion of what happens when assumptions break down. Alternative robust and nonparametric techniques are presented.

Prerequisite(s): STAT 346 or permission of instructor.

Notes: Certificate program students granted credit for only one of STAT 535 or 554.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring