Statistics Minor

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Affiliation: School of Sciences & Mathematics

A statistics minor provides an introduction into the world of statistics: the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and understanding of data. Grounded in the liberal arts, statistics builds on techniques grounded in mathematics and computer science to solve real world problems across disciplinary boundaries.

Many statistics courses have additional prerequisites from Mathematics, Computer Science, or elsewhere that do not count for the Statistics minor.

Students considering a Statistics minor are encouraged to talk to a member of the Statistics Department about potential course and elective options and preparation for careers in statistically-driven areas.

The Statistics minor requires the successful completion of 21 credits of the following courses or their equivalents, at least 9 of which must be taken at Truman State University. Courses in the minor may also be used to fulfill LSP, BS, and major requirements.

Program Requirements:

The Statistics Minor requires the successful completion of the following coursework or their equivalent:

Required Courses: 6 Credits

STAT 190 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3 OR STAT 290 - Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 250 - Statistical Computing Credits: 3 OR STAT 220 - Fundamentals of Data Science Credits: 3 OR STAT 210 - Data Collection and Field Methods Credits: 3

Electives: 15 Credits

12 additional STAT credits numbered STAT 300 or higher
3 additional credits in Statistics or an approved statistically-related course

Notes:

The following STAT courses may not count towards the Statistics minor: STAT 101 , STAT 260 , STAT 289 , STAT 398 , or STAT 498 .

No more than 3 total credits from these courses may count towards the Statistics minor: STAT 412 , STAT 460 , STAT 471 /STAT 472 , STAT 473 , or STAT 497 .

Students may not count both STAT 190 and STAT 290 in the Statistics minor.

Students may not count both STAT 375 and STAT 475 in the Statistics minor.

Students may not count both STAT 378 and STAT 478 in the Statistics minor.