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, and societal needs; interpret statistical research
results; and continue in their chosen discipline with the foundation needed for
the statistical and probabilistic skills required.
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.
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.
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