• STAT 3480

    Nonparametric and Rank-Based Statistics
     Rating

    4.42

     Difficulty

    2.38

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course includes an overview of parametric vs. non-parametric methods including one-sample, two-sample, and k-sample methods; pair comparison and block designs; tests for trends and association; multivariate tests; analysis of censored data; bootstrap methods; multi-factor experiments; and smoothing methods. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics.

  • STAT 7995

    Statistical Consulting
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course develops skills related to the practice of statistical consulting. It covers conceptual topics and provides experience with data analysis projects found in or resembling those in statistical practice. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software.Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics

  • STAT 3250

    Data Analysis with Python
     Rating

    3.93

     Difficulty

    2.83

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course provides an introduction to data analysis using the Python programming language. Topics include using an intergrated development environment; data analysis packages numpy, pandas and scipy; data loading, storage, cleaning, merging, transformation, and aggregation; data plotting and visualization. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in programming.

  • STAT 6130

    Applied Multivariate Statistics
     Rating

    4.67

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course develops fundamental methodology to the analysis of multivariate data. Topics include the multivariate normal distributions, multivariate regression, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), principal components analysis, factor analysis, and discriminant analysis. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics, or instructor permission.

  • STAT 3280

    Data Visualization and Management
     Rating

    2.41

     Difficulty

    3.12

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course introduces methods for presenting data graphically and in tabular form, including the use of software to create visualizations. Also introduced are databases, with topics including traditional relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language) for retrieving information. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in R programming.

  • STAT 6021

    Linear Models for Data Science
     Rating

    2.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.70

    Last Taught

    Summer 2025

    An introduction to linear statistical models in the context of data science. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, generalized linear models, time series, analysis of covariance, tree-based classification, and principal components. The primary software is R.Prerequisite: A previous statistics course, a previous linear algebra course, and permission of instructor.

  • STAT 5630

    Statistical Machine Learning
     Rating

    2.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.72

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Introduces various topics in machine learning, including regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection and regularization, tree-based methods, support vector machines, and unsupervised learning. The statistical software R is incorporated throughout.Prerequisite: STAT 5120, STAT 6120, or ECON 3720, and previous experience with R Prerequisite: STAT 5120, STAT 6120, or ECON 3720, and previous experience with R

  • STAT 3220

    Introduction to Regression Analysis
     Rating

    2.94

     Difficulty

    2.47

     GPA

    3.73

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course provides a survey of regression analysis techniques, covering topics from simple regression, multiple regression, logistic regression, and analysis of variance. The primary focus is on model development and applications. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics.

  • STAT 4630

    Statistical Machine Learning
     Rating

    3.45

     Difficulty

    2.59

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course introduces various topics in machine learning, including regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection and regularization, tree-based methods, support vector machines, and unsupervised learning. The statistical software R is incorporated throughout. Prerequisite: A prior course in regression and a prior course in programming.

  • STAT 5330

    Data Mining
     Rating

    1.00

     Difficulty

    5.00

     GPA

    3.75

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course introduces a plethora of methods in data mining through the statistical point of view. Topics include linear regression and classification, nonparametric smoothing, decision tree, support vector machine, cluster analysis and principal components analysis. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in STAT 5120 or STAT 6120.