An introductory course in biostatistics emphasizing methods for collecting, graphing, and understanding data. Special emphasis is placed upon available methods for both exploratory and confirmatory data analysis. Particular attention is given to statistical methods for data sets with discrete variables. A problem-oriented course with applications from many fields. Emphasis on understanding the nature of statistical orderliness implied by probability laws.
Statistical analysis is treated as a means of decision making in the face of uncertainty.
A calculus-based introduction to the foundations of probability and statistics. Emphasis is placed upon understanding elementary properties of probabilities, events, statistical densities and distributions, properties of random variables, law of large numbers, and their relationship to sampling and statistical inference. STAT 4001L. 4033 Nonparametric Statistical Methods Chi square tests. Techniques Considers optimum techniques of simple random, stratified random, cluster, systematic and multistage sampling from finite populations subject to cost precision constraints. Wide range of application.