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Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

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Applied Statistics and Research Methods M.S.

 

Program Overview

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

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Chair: Randy Larkins, Ph.D.

Location: McKee 520

Telephone: 970-351-2807

Website: www.unco.edu/cebs/applied-statistics-research-methods/about-us.aspx

Students planning on concentrating on applied statistics need a working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra. Students must also provide a written statement regarding the relationship of the Master's program to the student's professional goals.

Completion of this degree will enable the graduate to seek employment in a career field requiring the application of statistical or research methodology, for example: data analysis or experimental design; to teach in a community or junior college; to work as an evaluation/assessment specialist in a public school setting; or to enter a Ph.D. program in statistics, educational research, or a related area.

Degree Requirements — 30-35 Credits

Required Major Credits — 11 hours

SRM 502Applied Statistics

3
SRM 520Introduction to Statistical Computing

1
SRM 531Research and Statistical Consulting I

1
SRM 600Introduction to Graduate Research

3
SRM 697Master's Project

3

Select One Concentration Area — 19-24 hours

1. Applied Statistics Concentration — 24 hours

SRM 551Mathematical Statistics with Applications I

4
SRM 552Mathematical Statistics with Applications II

4
SRM 608Experimental Design

3
SRM 610Statistical Methods III

3
SRM 625Applied Multiple Regression Analysis

3
SRM 635Categorical Data Analysis

3
Elective Credits (minimum)

4

2. Research Methods Concentration — 19 hours

PSY 674Measurement I: Classical Test Theory

3
SRM 665Data Analysis for Decision-Making

3
SRM 670Evaluation: Models and Designs

3
SRM 680Introduction to Qualitative Research

3
Elective Credits (minimum)

4
Choose 3 credits from:
SRM 625Applied Multiple Regression Analysis

3
SRM 660Mixed Methods Research

3
SRM 685Educational Ethnography

3
SRM 686Qualitative Case Study Research

3
SRM 687Narrative Inquiry

3

Students may substitute SRM 521 or SRM 522 for SRM 520 and students who select Applied Statistics concentration may substitute SRM 606 for SRM 625. Students enrolled in summers-only or evenings-only programs may substitute SRM 602 and SRM 603 for SRM 502 and SRM 520. Electives must be approved by advisor prior to enrollment.

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