Statistics 501 - Meth Applied Stats

Spring
2013
01
3.00
John Gambino

M W F 12:20PM 1:10PM

UMass Amherst
14587
For graduate and upper-level undergraduate students, with focus on practical aspects of statistical methods.Topics include: data description and display, probability, random variables, random sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing, one and two sample problems, analysis of variance, simple and multiple linear regression, contingency tables. Includes data analysis using a computer package. Prerequisites: high school algebra; junior standing or higher. [Note: Because this course presupposes knowledge of basic math skills, it will satisfy the R1 requirement upon successful completion.]

Open to Seniors, Juniors and Graduate students only. Statistc 501 is a non-calculus-based applied statistics course for graduate students and upper level undergraduates with no previous background in statistics. Students seeking a calculus-based one-semester course in probability and statistics should consider Stat 597S.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.