Statistics (STAT)

STAT 285. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.

STAT 301Q. Business Statistics. 1 Unit.

A survey of statistical topics useful in support of managerial decision-making. Focus is on estimation of parameters, statistical inference of population means and proportions, the chi-square test, regression and correlation analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Computer applications are included. The course fosters application of knowledge to contemporary business operations. Prerequisite: MATH 117Q, or MATH 131Q, or MATH 141Q and Excel Certification or MATH 122Q or SOBA 201 or BSAN 111.

STAT 382. Survey Research Methods. 1 Unit.

This course covers how to write and administer a good survey, and how to analyze and report on the resulting data. Sampling and non -sampling error. Questionnaire design and survey administration, with particular focus on potential problems that can bias survey results. Simple random, stratified, and cluster sampling. Emphasis is on practical application. Prerequisite: STAT 301Q or equivalent.

STAT 385. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.

STAT 390. Special Topics in Decision Science. 1 Unit.

STAT 440Q. Forecasting. 1 Unit.

This course focuses on statistical techniques useful in modeling and forecasting data, simple linear regression models, multiple regression, including model diagnostic procedures, and model selection and validation. Analysis of time series data, including Box-Jenkins techniques. Use of computer software packages in data analysis. Emphasis is on real-world applications. Prerequisite: STAT 301Q or equivalent, a Calculus course, or permission of instructor. Writing Enhanced course.

STAT 460Q. Experimental Design and Advanced Data Analysis. 1 Unit.

This course focuses on planning large-scale statistical studies and analyzing the resulting data. One- and two-sample hypothesis testing techniques, with special emphasis on underlying assumptions, nonparametric alternatives, and power analysis. Analysis of variance, including factorial experiments. Multivariate methods. Focus will be on analysis of large real-world data sets, using a major statistical software package. Prerequisite: STAT 301Q or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

STAT 482. Quality. 1 Unit.

This course presents the basic managerial and technical issues that are important to understand, implement and manage quality in business. Focus will be given to the global significance, strategic importance, and economic impacts of quality; various quality philosophies; employee involvement; statistical concepts relevant to designing quality in manufacturing and service organizations; process control for variable and attribute data; process capabilities; diagnosis and analysis of control charts. Case studies will be used. Prerequisite: STAT 301Q or equivalent.

STAT 485. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.

STAT 490. Special Topics in Decision Science. 1 Unit.

This course allows for in-depth study of a specialized area in statistics. Topics will vary with instructor and student interests. Prerequisite: STAT 301Q or permission of instructor.

STAT 500. Current Issues in Decision Sciences. 2 or 3 Credits.

A graduate level seminar on current issues and problems in the field. Graduate only.

STAT 585. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

MBA elective only with Department Chair permission. Content to be determined by instructor.