Programs

Applied Statistics

Applied statistics are all around us. They provide companies, hospitals, media outlets, etc with the ability to make sound data-based decisions instead of relying on anticipated results or gut instinct. In a world where everyone is trying to do more for less, applied statistics allow organizations to determine the effectiveness of their efforts.

If you have a passion for baseball but lack the physical prowess to go professional, applied statistics may be a way to make it to the big leagues. Sports teams use applied statistics every day to build the best team possible. In the case of baseball, they may look at a player’s slugging average and on-base average to choose those who complement the team’s existing line up. Yes, it’s true, sports statistician is a viable career option.

Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. Application of statistical techniques is an essential part of decision making and study in a wide range of disciplines such as astronomy, biology, education, economics, geography, engineering, genetics, marketing, medicine, psychology, public health, and sports.

Program Information

The Major in Applied Statistics is structured to provide a firm theoretical background in statistics and to allow students to apply specific statistical techniques within a discipline of their interest. The program has three possible concentrations:

  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Psychology

Each of these disciplines makes extensive use of statistics in the analysis of real-world data. The strength of the Major in Applied Statistics with a concentration in one of the disciplines listed is that it brings together statistical resources and training from multiple departments to benefit students in the program.

Students completing the Major in Applied Statistics will develop skills that can be applied in both public and private sector industries. Students will also be well prepared to pursue a graduate degree in their concentration discipline, or in statistics. Upon graduation many employment or graduate education options will be available to students majoring in Applied Statistics.

Course requirements for the Major in Applied Statistics with concentration in Economics, Geography, or Psychology:

Required courses

  • Computer Science 1620 - Fundamentals of Programming I
  • Mathematics 1410 - Elementary Linear Algebra
  • Statistics 1770 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • Statistics 3500 - Mathematical Probability
  • Statistics 3510 - Mathematical Statistics
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  • One of:
  • Mathematics 1560 – Calculus I
  • Mathematics 1565 – Accelerated Calculus I
  • One of:
  • Mathematics 2560 – Calculus II
  • Mathematics 2565 - Accelerated Calculus II
  • One of:
  • Statistics 2780 – Statistical Interference
  • Economics 2900 – Economics and Business Statistics
  • One additional course (3.0 credit hours) in Statistics at the 2000 level or above
  • One additional course (3.0 credit hours) in Statistics at the 3000 level or above
  • One course (3.0 credit hours) at the 4000 level in Statistics

A. Concentration in Economics (10 courses)

  • Economics 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Economics 1012 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Economics 2750 - Quantitative Methods in Economics
  • Economics 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
  • Economics 3012 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
  • Economics 3950 - Econometrics I
  • Economics 4960 - Econometrics II
  • One additional course (3.0 credit hours) in Economics at the 3000/4000 level
  • Two additional courses (6.0 credit hours) in Economics at the 4000 level

B. Concentration in Geography (10 courses)

  • Geography 1000 - Introduction to Physical Geography
  • Geography 1200 - Introduction to Human Geography
  • Geography 2210 - Spatial Organization of Economic Activity
  • Geography 2700 - Geographical Data and Analysis
  • Geography 2735 - Introduction to Geographical Information Science
  • Geography 3720 - Remote Sensing
  • Geography 3740 - Geographical Information Systems
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  • One of:
    Geography 2030 - Geomorphology
    Geography 2300 - Weather and Climate
  • One of:
    Geography 3735 – Analysis of Environmental Data
    Geography 4725 – Advanced Remote Sensing
  • Geography 4740 – Advanced Geographical Information Systems
  • Remote Sensing 4650 – Physics of Remote Sensing
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  • One additional course (3.0 credit hours) in Geography at the 3000/4000 level

C. Concentration in Psychology (12 courses)

  • Psychology 1010 – Introduction to Psychology A: Evolution, Mechanisms and Cognition/Perception
  • Psychology 1020 - Introduction to Psychology B: Developmental, Sociocultural and Abnormal
  • Psychology 1030 -Key Skills in Psychology
  • Psychology 2030 – Thinking with Data I
  • Psychology 3400 – Thinking with Data II
  • Four courses (12.0 credit hours) in Psychology or Neuroscience at the 2000 level
  • Two additional courses (6.0 credit hours) in Psychology or Neuroscience at the 3000/4000 level
  • One course (3.0 credit hours) in Psychology at the 4000 level
  • For students who complete all requirements for the Major in Applied Statistics with one of the above concentrations, the concentration will be acknowledged on the official academic transcript.
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  • NOTES
  • It is strongly recommended that a student attain a grade of ‘C’ or higher in any course used to satisfy prerequisites for courses in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics.