Statistics Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Eun Heui Kim, Department Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall 209
605-688-6196

Program Information

The Statistics minor provides a background in statistics for students majoring in a variety of disciplines. Statistical methods and theory have become increasingly important in many disciplines such as the life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, and business. As more and more data are collected, stored and analyzed, students are finding it increasingly beneficial to gain expertise in statistics to bolster their research skills and enhance their career opportunities.

Academic Requirements

A grade of “C” or better is required in each course.

Requirements for Statistics Minor: 18 Credits

STAT 382 - Probability Credits: 3
STAT 415 - R Programming Credits: 3
STAT 482 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select three courses from the following. Credits: 9

MATH 475 - Operations Research (COM) Credits: 3
STAT 383 - Geospatial Data Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 410 - SAS Programming Credits: 3
STAT 445 - Nonparametric Statistics (COM) Credits: 3
STAT 451 - Predictive Analytics I Credits: 3
STAT 453 - Applied Bayesian Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 460 - Time Series Analysis (COM) Credits: 3