Statistics 3900/4950 Course Descriptions:


3900  
 
Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages (4)
Using computer packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and interpreting output. Data preparation, descriptive statistics, graphs, checks for normality, t-tests, F-tests, ANOVA, cross tabulations, chi-squared tests, correlation, and report preparation. Prerequisite: a previous course in statistics. (F, Alt. W)
 
4950  
 
Advanced Statistical Package Usage (4)
Programming and applying computer packages (e.g., SAS, S+). Data preparation and transformation, macros, descriptive statistics. Topics from diagnostics, t-procedures, ANOVA; nonparametrics; cross-tabulation, chi-squared, correlation, regression. Report writing. Prerequisites: STAT 3502, CS 1160. (F, Alt. W)