Statistics in Mathematical sciences

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

B.A. in Mathematical Sciences - Statistics Option

The statistics option focuses on an interdisciplinary curriculum design ensuring that the student acquires necessary statistics knowledge. The primary objective is producing applications oriented professionals well trained in statistical methodology who can effectively deal with data collected from education, government and industry.

Why Study Statistics?

Statistics is a science of decision-making in the face of uncertainty. More specifically, it is a science of collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data analysis for decision making. It combines mathematical theory and statistical inference with applications to important real-world problems. Statistical procedures can be applied to problems in virtually any area of research or experimentation that involves some degree of uncertainty or variability.

Career Opportunities

The impact of statistics over the past few decades is readily apparent in almost all professional occupations such as government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial firms. Many other employers have quality control departments within their companies to collect and analyze data. The application of statistics and the demand for trained statisticians have grown rapidly in the past few decades and will remain high for many years. Challenging and rewarding career opportunities are available with excellent salaries and benefits.

Students in the Statistics Option will . . .

gain experiences in the use of the latest technology appropriate for their field of specialization
engage in innovative learning via holistic approach to mathematics and statistics
inquiry and discovery-based learning
problem definition and solution skills
working as part of a team

Requirements

A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required for all courses taken to fulfill the requirements for the major. A total of at least 40 semester hours are required.

Courses

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COURSES (18 credits)

Math 2411 Calculus I 3

Math 2412 Calculus II 3

Math 2995 Matrix & Linear Algebra 3

Math 3451 Calculus III 3

Math 3452 Calculus IV 3

Math 3544 Probability & Math Statistics 3

STATISTICS CONCENTRATION (22 credits)

Math 2526 Applied Statistics 3

Math 3500 Statistical Software 1

Math 3526 Applied Statistics II 3

Math 3560 Regression Analysis 3

Math 3580 Experimental Design 3

Math 3590 Sampling Techniques 3

Math 4500 Non-Parametric Statistics 3

Major Elective (Choose ONE) 3

Math 3570 Multivariate Analysis

Math 4545 Applications of Math Statistics

Math 4550 Statistical Quality Control I

Math 4560 Actuarial Mathematics I

Not all courses are offered at all times.

Students should consult with a Mathematics advisor to develop individual schedules.

Major Code: 78201

For more information about the Major in Statistics, please complete and return the attached form. If you have questions, call Dr. Wolde Woubneh at (908) 737-3712 or contact via email at wwoubneh@kean.edu.

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Statistics Option

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Kean University

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