Academic Learning Compact: Statistics

The statistics major enables you to achieve proficiency in the fundamentals of statistical reasoning. Through study of both theoretical and applied statistics and through data analysis projects, you will gain knowledge in problem solving, statistical applications and data-based inferences. Emphasis is on developing the ability to approach real world problems and through the use of statistical methods to be able to analyze and to draw valid scientific inferences.

Additional information is available from the description of this major.

Before Graduating You Must

• Complete an exam on the fundamentals of statistics, which will be 5% of your grade in STA 4211.
• Complete a data analysis project, which will be 10% of your grade in STA 4211.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Identify, define and describe concepts and issues in statistics, including those involved in designing a statistical study, in statistical estimation and in tests of hypotheses.
2. Identify sources of variability in a given problem setting and formulate an appropriate statistical analysis.
3. Clearly and effectively present ideas in speech and in writing concerning statistical issues and analyses of data.

Table Key: I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types:
Exams, projects and written and oral presentations.