This course will have the student identify the appropriate statistical technique for a given research problem. The student will learn to interpret and analyze the findings. A development of the real number system, with an introduction to sets, logic, groups, integral domains, rings and fields. The real number system, indeterminate forms, partial differentiation, infinite series, multiple and improper integrals are treated more rigorously than in the elementary course Strongly recommended for graduate school. The content will vary depending upon the interests and needs of the students.
Students are responsible for presenting a lecture on a topic referenced from scientific journals.
Invited speakers and faculty may present topics. The course may be repeated for a total of four hours.