A technique-oriented approach to data analysis using statistical techniques. Graphical and numerical summaries of data, multivariable thinking, confidence interval estimation, regression and correlation, testing hypotheses including chi-square tests and one-way analysis of variance. A statistical software package will provide computational assistance. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Mathematical Sciences. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: MTH 108 and MTH 109, or MTH 110, or fulfillment of MTH 110 through Math Placement.
Winter 2026 - Online Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
Project-oriented introduction to major statistical techniques using a statistical package such as SAS or SPSS. Hypothesis testing, t-test, multivariate regression, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, chi-square tests, and nonparametric statistics. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: STA 215, or STA 225, or STA 312.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
A technique-oriented approach to statistical problems with emphasis on business applications. Descriptive statistics, normal probability distribution, estimation, and hypothesis testing for quantitative and categorical variables. Linear regression models for a response variable using one or more explanatory variables. Data analysis is performed in Excel. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Mathematical Sciences. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Both MTH 108 and MTH 109, or MTH 110, or equivalent.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
An introduction to applications and the conceptual framework for predictive analytics and modeling, using a statistical programming language such as R. Topics include preparing data for predictive modeling, exploratory data analysis and visualizations, multiple linear regression, logistic regression for classification, and methods for model selection and evaluation. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: STA 215, or STA 225, or STA 312.
Winter 2026 - Online
An examination of statistics reported in the media. Students will read news stories and published research to critically evaluate the conclusions made, recognizing when assertions are and are not supported by evidence. Common fallacies and misconceptions will be covered. Part of the Information, Innovation, or Technology Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Junior standing and either STA 215, or STA 220, or STA 225, or STA 312.
An introduction to statistical programming and graphics using the object-oriented statistical language R. Skills in writing R code to perform statistical analyses, graphics, and simulations are developed. Emphasis will be on solving real problems with hands-on work including randomization statistics, time series, data mining, and big data analysis. Cross-listed with STA 518. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: STA 215 or STA 220 or STA 312; and STA 216 or CIS 162.
An introduction to statistical programming and graphics using the object-oriented statistical language R. Skills in writing R code to perform statistical analyses; graphics and simulations are developed. Emphasis will be on solving real problems with hands-on work including randomization statistics, time series, data mining and big data analysis. Cross-listed with STA 418. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in biostatistics, computer information systems, data science, or health informatics and bioinformatics.
Project-oriented overview of major statistical techniques commonly used in problems encountered in health professions. Students will learn to use a major statistical computing package. Hypothesis testing, t-tests, regression, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, categorical data analysis, nonparametric statistics. Offered fall, winter, and spring/summer semesters.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Hybrid
Independent research in an area of statistics or biostatistics that is of interest to the student and the supervising faculty member. Readings and discussions may be appropriate. Hours, credits, meeting times, and the topic(s) in statistics or biostatistics are determined by the student and faculty mentor. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Departmental approval is required.
