STAT 250, DESC 202, or equivalent. Introduction to theory and research bearing on decisions made under uncertainty. Illustrations of the importance and interpretation of the uncertainty and value ingredients of choice are drawn from a number of contexts including business, medicine, law, and science. Topics include issues in the generation, assessment, and combination of these decision ingredients. Survey of alternate strategies for assisting persons who face complex inference and decision tasks.
Students analyze decisions through case studies selected from different contexts.
Principles of analysis of variance and experimental design. Optional topics may include analysis of covariance, partial hierarchical designs, or incomplete block designs. Computer statistical packages are used to perform computations. Introduction to nonparametric methods with applications to the decision and information sciences and operations analysis. STAT 250 or equivalent.