+ Statistics

450 Mathematical Sciences, 419-372-2636

The focus of statistics is to provide insight by means of numbers by designing experiments or surveys to obtain information and make conclusions. Statistical ideas and methods are useful in many ways, such as the use of a Gallup Poll to learn about the opinions of the American public about a particular issue, and the use of a designed experiment to link smoking with cancer. The use of numerical data and the analysis through statistical means are common in the areas of psychology, sociology and economics; in fact, much of public policy is directed by statistical inferences. This major provides a core curriculum in mathematics, an overview of the basic concepts of probability and statistical inference, and the introduction to the application of statistical methods to business and industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in statistics are expected to:

• Understand what mathematics and statistics are, how they are done and how they relate to other disciplines;
  
• Use the language of mathematics and statistics to communicate basic ideas, techniques and results;
  
• Objectively and critically evaluate information and assess performance using mathematical ideas;
  
• Demonstrate appreciation for the beauty, utility and impact of mathematics and statistics;
  
• Apply mathematical problem-solving techniques in novel situations;
  
• Use appropriate technology to attack a wide variety of mathematical tasks successfully.
  

Major, Bachelor of Arts—minor required
(34 hours)

• MATH 131, 232, 233, 332 (16)
• MATH 441, 442 (6)
• MATH 434 or 465 (3)
• Three electives from the following list with at least two from statistics (9):
  STAT 402, 406, 408, 412, 414, 416; MATH 432, 445, 447, 451, 461; CS 440, 442

Minor (19 hours)

• MATH 131, 232, 233 (13)
• MATH 441, 442 (6)
• Recommended electives from MATH 332, 445, 447; STAT 402, 406, 408, 412, 416

Major, Bachelor of Science—minor required (34 hours)

• MATH 131, 232, 233, 332 (16)
• MATH 441, 442 (6)
• Math 434 or 465 (3)
• Three electives from the following list with at least two from statistics (9):
  STAT 402, 406, 408, 412, 414, 416; MATH 432, 445, 447, 451, 461; CS 440, 442

Minor (19 hours)

• MATH 131, 232, 233 (13)
• MATH 441, 442 (6)
• Recommended electives from MATH 332, 445, 447; STAT 402, 406, 408, 412, 416