+ Statistics
450
Mathematical Sciences, 419-372-2636
Statistics
is the science of the collection, organization,
and interpretation of data. Statistics is essential
for the proper running of government, central
to decision making in industry, and a core component
of modern educational curricula at all levels.
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 (34 hours) — minor
required — click
for 2007-2008 course requirements
Major,
Bachelor of Science (34 hours) —
minor required — click
for 2007-2008 course requirements
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
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