STAT 5000 – Workshop In Statistics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master’s degree.

STAT 5103 – Statistical Methods II

This course will introduce basic concepts of experiments and experimental error, analysis of variance of one-, two-, and three-way classification, and nonparametric statistics. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3103.

STAT 5123 – Mathematical Statistics II

This course will introduce and investigate the central limit theorem, distribution about the mean, Student’s-t, chi-squared, and Snedecor’s F-distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite(s): STAT 4113.

STAT 5213 - Statistical Methods III

Topics for this course will include multiple regression, logistic regression, log linear models, survival analysis, and time series analysis. Data will be analyzed using SAS. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3103.

STAT 5253 – Quality Control

Topics in this course include random samples, frequency distributions of sample data, sampling distribution, sampling acceptance plans, rectifying inspection and the general theory of control charts. Prerequisite(s): STAT 4113 or 5113 and 4303.

STAT 5303 – Non-Parametric Statistics

Topics in this course include distribution-free statistics, techniques of hypothesis testing with data drawn from a population that is not distributed in a particular manner, the binomial test, the sign test, the median test, the Cochran Q test. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3103 or 4113 or 5113.

STAT 5353 – Probability Theory

This course provides the student with a thorough treatment of the mathematical structure and application of probability. Topics include principles of combinatorics, the fundamentals of probability, conditional probability and independence, random variables, mathematical expectation, the Weak and Strong Laws of Large Numbers, and the Central Limit Theorem. Emphasis will be placed upon building a strong foundation for the more advanced study of probability and statistics. Prerequisite(s): STAT 4113.

STAT 5423 – Data Fitting

Topics in this course include fitting data to a linear equation, a polynomial, an orthogonal polynomial, an exponential growth curve. Piecewise polygonal fitting will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): CMSC 1613 and STAT 3103.

STAT 5900 – Practicum in Statistics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.

STAT 5910 – Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.

STAT 5930 – Individual Study In Statistics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.

STAT 5950 –- Internship In Statistics

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

STAT 5960 - Institute In Statistics

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.

STAT 5970 – Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.

STAT 5980 – Graduate Project

A contemporary problem provided by business and industry and selected with consideration of the interests and abilities of the individual student. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor required.

STAT 5990 – Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study.