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 credits

SRM 502	Applied Statistics	3
SRM 520	Introduction to Statistical Computing	1
SRM 531	Research and Statistical Consulting I	1
SRM 600	Introduction to Graduate Research	3
SRM 697	Master's Project	3

Select One Concentration Area — 19-24 credits

1. Applied Statistics Concentration — 24 credits

SRM 551	Mathematical Statistics with Applications I	4
SRM 552	Mathematical Statistics with Applications II	4
SRM 608	Experimental Design	3
SRM 610	Statistical Methods III	3
SRM 625	Applied Multiple Regression Analysis	3
SRM 635	Categorical Data Analysis	3
	Elective Credits (minimum)	4

2. Research Methods Concentration — 19 credits

PSY 674	Measurement I: Classical Test Theory	3
SRM 665	Data Analysis for Decision-Making	3
SRM 670	Evaluation: Models and Designs	3
SRM 680	Introduction to Qualitative Research	3
	Elective Credits (minimum)	4

Choose 3 credits from:

SRM 625	Applied Multiple Regression Analysis	3
SRM 660	Mixed Methods Research	3
SRM 685	Educational Ethnography	3
SRM 686	Qualitative Case Study Research	3
SRM 687	Narrative 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.