Minor in statistics
Undergraduate Study | Major in Statistics | Minor in Statistics | ACMS Program | Course Descriptions

Course Requirements

15 Credits
MATH 124(5), 125(5), 126(5) Calculus
20 Credits
STAT 311(5)(*) Elements of Statistical Methods
STAT/MATH 394(3) Probability I
STAT 341(4), 342(4) Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 421(4)
(preferred over STAT 423)		 Applied Statistics and Experimental Design
OR
STAT 423(4) Applied Regression and Analysis of Variance
(option to replace STAT 421)
3-5 Credits One Elective, where possibilities(**) include:
STAT 395(3)Probability II
(the most likely choice)
STAT 403(4)Introduction to Data Analysis
STAT 427(4)Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis
STAT 428(4)Multivariate Analysis for Social Scientists
STAT 423(4)Applied Regression and Analysis of Variance
STAT 396(3)Probability III
CSE 142(4)Computer Programming for Engineers and Scientists I
MATH 307(3)Introduction to Differential Equations
MATH 308(3)Linear Algebra with Applications

Grade Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 at the University of Washington. Minimum of 2.00 in each course used to satisfy the Course Requirements. Minimum cumulative of 2.50 in all Statistics courses (including whatever elective is taken).

(*) If you have taken STAT 220 or STAT 390 prior to deciding to pursue a Minor in Statistics, these might be accepted in lieu of STAT 311. However, they are a less satisfactory introduction to STAT 341. (STAT 311 is the official prerequisite to STAT 341).

(**) STAT 503 and STAT 529 are acceptable possibilities, but cannot be listed officially in the catalog. STAT 390 is not suitable as an elective.

Only informally (case by case, through the advisor) can we allow a 3.3 grade in STAT 361-362 to replace STAT 341 and 342.

STAT 421 (or STAT 423) will serve as the capstone course regarding assessment of Minors. We recommend STAT 421 over STAT 423. STAT 423 will be more appropriate for some minors.


Recommendation

Sample Program

  Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Fr MATH 124 MATH 125 MATH 126  
So     STAT 311 STAT 311 or
STAT 394-395
are available
Jr STAT 394 or
STAT 311		 STAT 341
(STAT 395)		 STAT 342  
Sr STAT 421   (STAT 4xx)  

Each course in parenthesis represents a possible choice for the one elective that is required. Remember that most STAT 4xx electives are only available in Spring quarter (though STAT 423 is available in winter quarter). We encourage most students to take STAT 395 as their elective, even if they take STAT 4xx, etc. based on particular personal interest.

For further information please contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Mee Ling Hon (statugradadv at stat dot washington dot edu).

(Revised November 15 2007)