The undergraduate Applied Mathematics major requires a concentration in a particular area of applied mathematics. One of the available concentrations is Statistics.
Statistics is the science and art of prediction and explanation.
The mathematical foundation of statistics lies in the theory of probability, which is applied to problems of making inferences and decisions under uncertainty. Practical statistical analysis also uses a variety of computational techniques, methods of visualizing and exploring data, methods of seeking and establishing structure and trends in data, together with a mode of questioning and reasoning that quantifies uncertainty. The Statistics program at Yale is a blend of the mathematical theory of probability and statistical inference, the philosophy of inference under uncertainty, computational techniques, the practice of data analysis, and statistical analysis applied to economics, biology, medicine, engineering, and other substantive areas. Statistical methods are widely used in the sciences, medicine, business, industry, and government, and graduates can find employment in these areas or continue on to graduate school. Different years will have a different mix of courses.