2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

SRM 502 Applied Statistics

Hypothesis formulation and testing; estimation and confidence limits; oneand two-sample tests; and statistical decision theory. Study inferences arising from distribution functions: t, F, chisquare, binomial, normal.

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SRM 519 Qualitative Analysis Software

An overview and basic understanding of qualitative analysis software including preparation of data files, managing text and images, creating codes, memos, queries models and reports.

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SRM 520 Introduction to Statistical Computing

The course is designed to familiarize students with the use of statistical packages on both the mainframe and microcomputer platforms. Students will learn to organize, input, and analyze data.

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SRM 521 Statistical Computing with SPSS

Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SRM 602; familiar with basic Windows commands and features, including use of pull-down menus, basic text editing features, etc. Course will acquaint students with the data management, data transformation and statistical analysis procedures available in SPSS for Windows.

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SRM 522 Introduction to R

The R programming language is an important and current research tool for statisticians. Students will receive an introduction to data manipulation, graphical techniques, model building, and some programming using R.

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SRM 551 Mathematical Statistics with Applications I

Consent of instructor. Study of probability, random variables, distributions, moments, expected values and standard probability laws, probability bounds and point estimation.

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SRM 552 Mathematical Statistics with Applications II

Prerequisite: SRM 551. Continuation of SRM 551. Sampling distributions, estimation techniques, maximum likelihood, tests of hypothesis, confidence intervals, regression and chisquare tests.

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SRM 595 Special Topics in Applied Statistics and Research Methods

Specialized topics or contemporary issues. Topics vary. Repeatable, maximum two times, under different subtitles.

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