Applied Statistics Masters
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Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete a set of core courses* with a grade of B or better, including | 15 | |
Applied Regression Models | ||
Introduction to Experimental Design | ||
Multivariate Methods | ||
or STAT 874 | Generalized Linear Models | |
Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | ||
Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | ||
Complete an additional 9-12 hours (depends on number of research hours) of course work selected from the following courses: | 9-12 | |
Applied Survey Sampling | ||
Nonparametric Statistics | ||
Discrete Data Analysis | ||
Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
Statistical SAS Programming | ||
Introduction to the R Language | ||
Time Series | ||
Actuarial Statistical Risk Analysis | ||
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis I | ||
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis II | ||
Biostatistics | ||
Introduction to Bioinformatics | ||
Survival Analysis | ||
Using Statistics in Sports | ||
Advanced Inference | ||
Special Topics | ||
Bayesian Statistical Inference | ||
Applied Spatial Statistics | ||
Research (Master's Paper 2-4 credits; Master's Thesis 6-10 credits) | ||
Master's Thesis | ||
or STAT 797 | Master's Paper | |
Must have 15 hours of 700-800 level courses. |
*If one of these courses has been taken at the undergraduate level, another graduate level course should be substituted. STAT 725 Applied Statistics and STAT 726 Applied Regression and Analysis of Variance will not be counted for this degree program.
- A plan of study must be submitted at least one semester prior to graduation.
- Pass a written comprehensive exam. This exam consists of two sections. Exam 1 covers STAT 767 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I and STAT 768 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II. Exam 2 covers STAT 661 Applied Regression Models, STAT 662 Introduction to Experimental Design and STAT 764 Multivariate Methods or STAT 874 Generalized Linear Models. Exam 1 is two hours and Exam 2 is three hours. These exams are offered during approximately the fifth week of each semester. A maximum of two attempts is allowed.
- Complete and successfully defend the research thesis or paper.
Admission and Application Requirements
- Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
- In addition, this program requires applicants to:
- Have had at least one year of calculus,
- Have had at least one course in statistics, and
- Have had at least one programming language