Students will think statistically and probabilistically, and
develop an understanding of the value of critical analysis of data; understand
the language of statistics and probability used in the news, advertisements, government releases, survey reports, and research studies to make informed
decisions about health, voting, societal needs; interpret statistical research
results; and continue in their chosen discipline with the foundation needed for
the statistical and probabilistic skills required.
Minors will also recognize basic situations relative to analysis; discuss the
appropriateness of many of the fundamental statistical methods used in
published articles, reports, etc.; and interpret the meaning of the results.
Majors will also
recognize basic situations relative to analysis in the areas covered by our
program; critically discuss the appropriateness of a wide variety of
fundamental statistical methodology used in published articles, reports, and
research; interpret the meaning of the results; see connections between the
different methodologies covered in different courses and discuss their pros
and cons; understand the theoretical criteria used in the development of
statistical procedures; and use the SAS statistical computer packages to do
basic data analysis. At least 50%
of our seniors will be well positioned to enter a master's program, and the
mathematically strongest will be capable of pursuing a doctoral program.
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