Mathematics and Statistics

Applied Statistics minor

In a data-rich and quantitative world, decisions and arguments are based on numerical evidence, whether gathered by survey, experiment, or business procedures. The Applied Statistics minor prepares students with the tools and background knowledge necessary to properly collect, analyze, and present that data, and use it to make good decisions and reach sound conclusions.

The program is designed to allow entry from widely varying mathematical backgrounds (no calculus course required), and to provide students with basic competence in the applied statistical modeling and analysis techniques needed in modern business, industry, policy research, and other careers.

This minor is for students whose primary specialization is in a field where a strong working knowledge of applied statistics is required or beneficial for employment or further studies.

This section specifies only the requirements for the Applied Statistics minor, which may be completed as an option in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Computing Information Systems, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Kinesiology, and Bachelor of Agricultural Science. Students in other degree programs should check the program information in the calendar to determine whether the Applied Statistics minor is an option in that program. Please refer to the appropriate degree section for information on additional requirements.

Note: Because of substantial content overlap between the Applied Statistics minor and the Mathematics minor (Statistics option), students cannot combine these two specializations.

Declaration requirements

Students may declare an Applied Statistics minor after completion of 30 credits, including the prerequisites for STAT 271, with a CGPA of 2.00.

Program outline

Lower-level requirements: 10 credits

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits

Note: STAT 270/MATH 270, STAT 370/MATH 370, and STAT 450/MATH 450 require a calculus course as a prerequisite. Please consult the course descriptions for these courses for details on the prerequisites.

Program plans

Students using STAT 270/MATH 270 to fulfill the lower-level course requirements will not be able to take this course in the first year of the program, because it has a prerequisite of MATH 112. Below are two examples of program plans: one for students using STAT 106 to fulfill their lower-level course requirement, and the other for students using STAT 270/MATH 270 to fulfill their lower-level course requirement.

Typical program plan including STAT 106

Year 1:

• Semester 1 or 2: STAT 106

Year 2:

• Semester 1: STAT 271 and STAT 272
• Semester 2: STAT 315

Year 3:

• Semester 1: one upper-level STAT course
• Semester 2: one upper-level STAT course

Year 4:

• Semester 1: one upper-level STAT course
• Semester 2: one upper-level STAT course

Typical program plan including STAT 270/MATH 270

Year 1:

• Semester 1: MATH 111
• Semester 2: MATH 112

Year 2:

• Semester 1: STAT 270/MATH 270
• Semester 2: possibly one upper-level STAT course

Year 3:

• Semester 1: STAT 271 and STAT 272
• Semester 2: STAT 315 and possibly one other upper-level STAT course

Year 4:

• Semester 1: one or two upper-level STAT courses
• Semester 2: one or two upper-level STAT courses

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.