Applied Statistics Immersion
Overview for Applied Statistics Immersion
Deepen your technical background and gain further appreciation for modern mathematical sciences and the use of statistics as an analytical tool.
Notes about this immersion:
- Immersions are a series of three related general education courses and are intended to provide opportunities for learning outside of a student’s major area. Immersions may be in areas that will complement a student’s program but may not overlap with program requirements.
- This immersion is closed to students majoring in applied statistics and data analytics.
- Students are required to complete at least one course at the 300-level or above as part of the immersion.
The plan code for Applied Statistics Immersion is APSTAT-IM.
Curriculum for 2024-2025 for Applied Statistics Immersion
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
| Course | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | |
| MATH-181 | Calculus I (or equivalent) This is the first in a two-course sequence intended for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. It emphasizes the understanding of concepts, and using them to solve physical problems. The course covers functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, rules of differentiation, applications of the derivative, Riemann sums, definite integrals, and indefinite integrals. (Prerequisites: MATH-111 or (NMTH-220 and NMTH-260 or NMTH-272 or NMTH-275) or equivalent courses with a minimum grade of B-, or a score of at least 60% on the RIT Mathematics Placement Exam.) Lecture 4 (Fall, Spring). |
| MATH-182 | Calculus II (or equivalent) This is the second in a two-course sequence. It emphasizes the understanding of concepts, and using them to solve physical problems. The course covers techniques of integration including integration by parts, partial fractions, improper integrals, applications of integration, representing functions by infinite series, convergence and divergence of series, parametric curves, and polar coordinates. (Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH-181 or MATH-181A or equivalent course.) Lecture 4 (Fall, Spring). |
| Electives | |
| Choose three of the following:* | |
| MATH-251 | Probability and Statistics This course introduces sample spaces and events, axioms of probability, counting techniques, conditional probability and independence, distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions (discrete and continuous), the central limit theorem, descriptive statistics, interval estimation, and applications of probability and statistics to real-world problems. A statistical package such as Minitab or R is used for data analysis and statistical applications. (Prerequisites: MATH-173 or MATH-182 or MATH 182A or equivalent course.) Lecture 3, Recitation 1 (Fall, Spring, Summer). |
| MATH-505 | Stochastic Processes This course explores Poisson processes and Markov chains with an emphasis on applications. Extensive use is made of conditional probability and conditional expectation. Further topics, such as renewal processes, Brownian motion, queuing models and reliability are discussed as time allows. (Prerequisites: (MATH-241 or MATH-241H) and MATH-251 or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
| STAT-205 | Applied Statistics† This course covers basic statistical concepts and techniques including descriptive statistics, probability, inference, and quality control. The statistical package Minitab will be used to reinforce these techniques. The focus of this course is on statistical applications and quality improvement in engineering. This course is intended for engineering programs and has a calculus prerequisite. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit is to be earned in STAT-145 or STAT-155 or MATH 252.. (Prerequisite: MATH-173 or MATH-182 or MATH-182A or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). |
| STAT-257 | Statistical Inference† Learn how data furthers understanding of science and engineering. This course covers basic statistical concepts, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, point estimation, and simple linear regression. A statistical software package such as MINITAB will be used for data analysis and statistical applications. (Prerequisites: MATH-251.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both MATH-252 and STAT-257 nor for both STAT-205 and STAT-257.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). |
| STAT-305 | Regression Analysis This course covers regression techniques with applications to the type of problems encountered in real-world situations. It includes use of the statistical software SAS. Topics include a review of simple linear regression, residual analysis, multiple regression, matrix approach to regression, model selection procedures, and various other models as time permits. (Prerequisites: MATH-241 and (MATH-252 or STAT-205 or STAT-257) or equivalent courses.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
| STAT-325 | Design of Experiments This course is a study of the design and analysis of experiments. It includes extensive use of statistical software. Topics include single-factor analysis of variance, multiple comparisons and model validation, multifactor factorial designs, fixed, random and mixed models, expected mean square calculations, confounding, randomized block designs, and other designs and topics as time permits. (Prerequisites: STAT-205 or MATH-252 or STAT-257 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
| STAT-335 | Introduction to Time Series This course is a study of the modeling and forecasting of time series. Topics include ARMA and ARIMA models, autocorrelation function, partial autocorrelation function, detrending, residual analysis, graphical methods, and diagnostics. A statistical software package is used for data analysis. (Prerequisites: STAT-205 or MATH-252 or STAT-257 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
| STAT-345 | Nonparametric Statistics This course is an in-depth study of inferential procedures that are valid under a wide range of shapes for the population distribution. Topics include tests based on the binomial distribution, contingency tables, statistical inferences based on ranks, runs tests and randomization methods. A statistical software package is used for data analysis. (Prerequisites: STAT-205 or MATH-252 or STAT-257 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
| STAT-405 | Mathematical Statistics I This course provides a brief review of basic probability concepts and distribution theory. It covers mathematical properties of distributions needed for statistical inference. (Prerequisites: STAT-205 or MATH-252 or STAT-257 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
| STAT-406 | Mathematical Statistics II This course is a continuation of STAT-405 covering classical and Bayesian methods in estimation theory, chi-square test, Neyman-Pearson lemma, mathematical justification of standard test procedures, sufficient statistics, and further topics in statistical inference. (Prerequisites: STAT-405 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
| STAT-521 | Statistical Quality Control This course presents the probability models associated with control charts, control charts for continuous and discrete data, interpretation of control charts, and some standard sampling plans as applied to quality control. A statistical software package will be used for data analysis. (Prerequisites: STAT-205 or MATH-252 or STAT-257 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). |
* At least one course must be taken at the 300-level or above.
† Students may not take both STAT-257/MATH-252 and STAT-205 and receive credit.
Contact
Program Contact
- Linlin Chen
- Associate Professor
- School of Mathematics and Statistics
- College of Science
- 585‑475‑7619
- lxcsma@rit.edu
Offered within
the
School of Mathematics and Statistics
School of Mathematics and Statistics