Statistics 320 - Statistics Communication

Fall
2018
01
4.00
Pamela Matheson
MW 02:00PM-03:20PM
Amherst College
STAT-320-01-1819F
SMUD 205
pmatheson@amherst.edu

Statistical Communication is an important component of the capacity to "think with data." This course will integrate theoretical and practical aspects of statistics with a focus on communicating results and their implications. Students will gain experience clearly synthesizing and explaining complex data using diverse predictive and explanatory models. Learning objective include: understanding the role of a statistician, developing communications skills, working collaboratively on group projects, designing studies to collect information, acquiring existing data resources, utilizing publications in statistics, creating reproducible research and developing oral arguments, relevant project reports, and dynamic graphical displays. Emphasis will be placed on the use of statistical software, data management, visual presentation, and oral and written communication skills that are necessary for communicating technical content. 

Requisite: STAT 230 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 24 students. Fall semester. Visiting Assistant Professor Matheson.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.