Description
The Department of Statistics offers a minor in statistics to majors in any field except Statistics. The business, government and scientific communities have recognized the importance of statistical reasoning to solve real world problems. This minor program will provide students with an opportunity to become competent in the use of statistical methods to summarize information and/or provide answers to policy/research questions. Students completing this program of study will also be provided with experience in the use of the computer as a statistical tool.
Option A Requirements
Required Courses (10 credit hours)
ST 305 Statistical Methods (4 cr)
and
ST 371 Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory AND ST 372 Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression (6 cr)
OR
ST 421 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I AND ST 422 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (6 cr)
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
ST 430 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 cr)
ST 431 Introduction to Experimental Design (3 cr)
ST 432 Introduction to Survey Sampling (3 cr)
ST 435 Statistical Methods for Quality and Productivity Improvement (3 cr)
ST 445 Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management (3 cr)
ST 495 Special Topics in Statistics (1-3 cr)
Other courses with the approval of the Adviser
Option B Requirements
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
ST 311 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) and ST 312 Introduction to Statistics II (3 cr)
and
ST 371 Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory AND ST 372 Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression (6 cr)
OR
ST 421 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I AND ST 422 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (6 cr)
Elective Courses (3 credit hours)
ST 430 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 cr)
ST 431 Introduction to Experimental Design (3 cr)
ST 432 Introduction to Survey Sampling (3 cr)
ST 435 Statistical Methods for Quality and Productivity Improvement (3 cr)
ST 445 Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management (3 cr)
ST 495 Special Topics in Statistics (1-3 cr)
Other courses with the approval of the Adviser
Admissions and Certification of Minor
Admissions
To be admitted into the minor in statistics program, the student must have completed one semester of Calculus to the level of MA 141 with a grade of 'C' or better. Students interested in the Statistics minor should contact the adviser listed below.
Certification
The Department will certify the minor. Certification must be submitted no later than the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program.
Contact Person
Roger Woodard