Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics
Focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Covers the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 4 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Statistics, General
- Focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Covers the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- Focuses on the mathematical theory underlying statistical methods and their use. Covers probability theory parametric and non-parametric inference, sequential analysis, multivariate analysis, Bayesian analysis, experimental design, time series analysis, resampling, robust statistics, limit theory, infinite particle systems, stochastic processes, martingales, Markov processes, and Banach spaces.
- Mathematics and Statistics
- With a general synthesis of mathematics and statistics or a specialization which draws from mathematics and statistics. Covers calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis and partial differential equations, discrete mathematics, probability theory, statistics, computing, and other related topics.
- Statistics, Other
- Statistics not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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