Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Minor

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Objectives:

A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to obtain a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in business, industry, and government, as well as data analysis skills in doing research related to business, engineering, science (computer science, physics, life science, and health science), and social science (criminal justice, intelligence, political sciences, and psychology).

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:

A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to develop a variety of statistical tools for analyzing data. The student will understand the fundamental idea behind statistical data analysis. The student will make extensive use of statistical software packages and will have the opportunity to apply techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of application.

Structure of the Minor:

One Required Introductory Course: (3 Credit Hours)

STAT 160 - Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
STAT 261 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
ELEC 412 - Applied Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Choose Two Courses from the Following: (6 Credit Hours)

STAT 362 - Experimental Design Credit Hours: 3
STAT 366 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STAT 451 - Applications of Data Analytics and Development Credit Hours: 3
STAT 461 - Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3

Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Choose one of the following sequences:

PSCI 308 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior Credit Hours: 3 AND
PSCI 393 - Research Methods in Political Science Credit Hours: 3
OR
PSYC 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 AND
PSYC 203 - Consumer Statistics & Research Applications Credit Hours: 3
OR
PHED 303 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport Credit Hours: 3 AND
EXSC 305 - Measurement and Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
OR
Two courses from one’s major field approved by the department head.

Total Credit Hours Required:

15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel